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title: "Is this a problem? I’m worried these are spider mites and have no…"
description: "Is this a problem? I’m worried these are spider mites and have no idea if it’s a big problem or not. I have never seen this on any of my plants and it’s only…"
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author: "Jess Krems"
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# Is this a problem? I’m worried these are spider mites and have no…

_Posted by Jess Krems on 2026-05-02_

Is this a problem? I’m worried these are spider mites and have no idea if it’s a big problem or not. I have never seen this on any of my plants and it’s only on 2 of them. Any advice is welcome, tips and tricks to get rid of it too please.

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## 5 comments

### Christina commented on 2026-05-02

Yup, getcha some insectacidial soap spray. Throw those babies in the tub and spray them down good- tops and bottoms of leaves, stalks, and top soil. Let them dry out in the tub. You dont want them in the sun or under grow lights until ot dries or it can burn the leaves. Quarentine them for a week. Spray them again the following week. After a couple days give them a good hose down amd wipe the leaves. Keep an eye for any other signs. This has worked for me.

#### Jess Krems replied on 2026-05-02

Is Castile soap a good option or do I need to get an actual insecticide soap from a plant store?

#### Carafaye replied on 2026-05-02

Yes the peppermint castle soap

#### Christina replied on 2026-05-03

I havent tried the castile but i have heard good things

#### Vfletch replied on 2026-05-25

Do you use the peppermint Castile soap mixed with neem oil?

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