Spider Mite

From: Kevin & Ali tautau at earthlink.net> on 2000.04.03 at 02:04:26(4331) Hi everyone! I usually don't have much to add but... I have recently come across a product that WIPES OUT spider mite. Before I say anything, it was given to me to test as a new foliage-cleaner/shining product and touted no other claims. I noticed after using it on a Chamaedorea that the spider mites were wiped out so I kept experimenting. Has anyone ever had Amorphs that get inundated with s.mites just before the leaf senesces? Pretty typical, right? I had an infestation, sprayed once, and had complete control. Then I tried it on an infested Majesty Palm in dry conditions and part-sun, NO s.mites for a month! The stuff is called Brand X and its generic description is a silicone emulsion. It is 4% WT polyethylene glycol monolauryloxy according to the MSDS which I will send to anyone interested. I DON'T work for the manufacturer or distributor. In fact, I'm hesitant to post this but I think many of you would be as relieved as I am to find a non-toxic (as far as I can tell) s.mite control that works this well. PLEASE don't take my word for it completely but if anyone wants to try this stuff out I can post the address. Its not that expensive either. I haven't had any adverse effects at all except shiny foliage (I prefer au-naturel) used in shade and part-sun. Bueno! +More Kevin (tautau@earthlink.net)

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