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title: "Any advice on how to get rid of spider mites? I know of neem oil but…"
description: "Any advice on how to get rid of spider mites? I know of neem oil but does it have to be diluted and how often do I spray it? Or any other products I could try…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Aloona"
published: "2026-05-22T01:51:20.355167Z"
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# Any advice on how to get rid of spider mites? I know of neem oil but…

_Posted by Aloona on 2026-05-22_

Any advice on how to get rid of spider mites? I know of neem oil but does it have to be diluted and how often do I spray it? Or any other products I could try too?

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## 4 comments

### Christina commented on 2026-05-22

Ive only had minor issues with them, but insectacidal soap always works for me

#### Aloona replied on 2026-05-23

Thank you!

### Michigan mommy commented on 2026-05-23

Those whole on the leaves and the eaten trail is not from spider mites they are way to small to cause that kind of trail on anything I’ve ever seen. You need 2 cups water, 1 tbsp neem oil and 1 of castile soap, and 1 tsp rubbing alcohol. Put in a spray bottle and shake extremely well spray tops and bottoms of leaves. If they really are spider mites or most other house plant pest, the spray should help. Reapply to leaves every few day to a week til better, then monthly or so for maintenance.

#### Aloona replied on 2026-05-23

Thank you!

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