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title: "As if my spider mite infestation isn’t enough, I caught this critter…"
description: "As if my spider mite infestation isn’t enough, I caught this critter red-handed! 😫 anyone know what this is? And can I kill it with alcohol/Dawn soap/water…"
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author: "Amy"
published: "2024-05-03T17:42:46.170799Z"
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# As if my spider mite infestation isn’t enough, I caught this critter…

_Geplaatst door Amy op 2024-05-03_

As if my spider mite infestation isn’t enough, I caught this critter red-handed! 😫 anyone know what this is? And can I kill it with alcohol/Dawn soap/water mix?

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## 4 reacties

### Dog reageerde op 2024-05-03

Definitely spray it

### Mari reageerde op 2024-05-03

I've used 75% isopropyl alcohol and 25% water. I sprayed it 3 times a day for 3 days and the spider mites went away

#### Elle Woods antwoordde op 2024-05-04

Does this work for thrips too? I have both on some of my outdoor plants and I have no way to quarantine 😭😭😭

#### Mari antwoordde op 2024-05-04

Umm I can't be 100% sure since none of my plants have had thrips but I'm pretty sure if you added dish soap to the mixture or did just a soapy water mixture it would help

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