Bulgaria: Green shield for the whole season against spider mites

Cobweb-forming mites are very small parasitic insects that attack literally all plants - from strawberries and peas to roses and tomatoes. However, there are a few plants that are not afraid of this dangerous pest and can become a green shield for an entire season. These enemies are so small that they can be invisibly transmitted through our clothing and footwear, through pets, but most often the source of infection are live plants imported from abroad. Cobweb-forming mites suck the sap and vitality of plants during feeding. Damage leads to the formation of spots and when the problem deepens, the plants look like "burned", quickly wither, dry up and die. Then the cobwebs between the leaves and the stems are already visible, but it can often be too late. The peak of the attack occurs in hot and dry summers, and the appropriate weather favors the growth of colonies of enormous size in less than two weeks. In a weaker population, spraying with an insecticidal soap solution helps, but ...