Examples of spider mite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Increasing humidity around plants may also help limit spider mite build-up. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2021 The most common insect problems include root weevil, aphid, spider mite, crown moth and symphylan. — oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2021 Check for root weevils in ornamental shrubs and flowers; codling moth and spider mite in apple trees; scale insects in camellias, holly and maples. — oregonlive, 3 Aug. 2021 Whether plants would come back from spider mite damage or not would really depend on the extent of the damage. — Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 18 June 2021 Use liquid seaweed spray for spider mite infestations. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 31 May 2021 Continue your application of seaweed extract to the undersides of the leaves to combat spider mite population growth. — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 28 May 2021 Some San Antonio gardeners have had success in reducing the speed and extent of spider mite populations by using a preventative spray every week of 2 tablespoons of seaweed extract per gallon of water. — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2021 Now is the time spider mites, aphids and other garden nasties will devour your precious plants. — Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2020

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