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title: "I discovered what I think are spider mites when I was repotting and…"
description: "I discovered what I think are spider mites when I was repotting and sectioning my new monstera! 🥲 I sprayed her down with a neem oil mixture. How often should…"
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published: "2025-06-20T03:29:51.491887Z"
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# I discovered what I think are spider mites when I was repotting and…

_Geplaatst door Bernie Botanical 🌿 op 2025-06-20_

I discovered what I think are spider mites when I was repotting and sectioning my new monstera! 🥲 I sprayed her down with a neem oil mixture. How often should I apply it and how will I know if it was successful? I’m hoping she doesn’t go into shock from all these drastic changes. Any advice would be appreciated!

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## 4 reacties

### Nunyabzwx reageerde op 2025-06-20

She should be fine even though you beat her up haha. Can you rinse her with a hose then spray the neem oil once a week for a month unless you see more. I would buy some insecticide and sprinkles it in the soil around the root ball.

#### LadyTenorJD antwoordde op 2025-06-20

Yeah, treat the soil or change it altogether. Insects may have larvae or eggs in the soul and then a new infestation is in the inevitable future.

#### Bernie Botanical 🌿 antwoordde op 2025-06-20

Thank you both for the advice! I have gotten her brand new soil in the process, so we’ll see if that helps 🤞

### Yolanda reageerde op 2025-06-20

I spray as a preventative with my neem every 7 to 14 days

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