About Spider Mite Treatment
Spider mites are tiny, fast breeding pests that can take hold on tomatoes, chillies, peppers, strawberries, houseplants and flowers grown indoors. Our spider mite treatment range brings together the sprays and concentrates whose makers name spider mite on the label, so you can act quickly once you spot them.
Choose a ready to use spray for a small tent or a few houseplants, or a concentrate you dilute yourself for a bigger grow room. Every product here is in stock for UK delivery or Click & Collect from our West Bromwich store, and we price match.
How to choose a spider mite treatment
| Product | Format | What the maker says it targets | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guard 'n' Aid Spider Mite | 250ml concentrate, dilute before use | Spider mite on indoor and outdoor plants | Follow the label |
| Canna Cure | Leaf spray, also sold ready to use | Spider mite and fungal problems such as powdery mildew | Follow the label |
| Canna Cure RTU | Ready to use spray | Spider mites, whitefly, aphids and mealybugs, plus mildew | Weekly to prevent; every 3 days during an active problem, then back to weekly |
| Athena IPW Plant Wash | Concentrate, about 15 to 32 ml per litre | Spider mites, aphids, thrips, eggs, larvae and powdery mildew on contact | 1 to 2 times a week to prevent; 2 to 3 times a week for heavier problems |
Whichever you choose, cover the tops and undersides of every leaf, as that is where spider mites gather. Canna and Athena both advise spraying in the early morning, the evening or with the lights off, to avoid leaf burn.
Spider mite treatment FAQs
Which spider mite spray is ready to use?
Canna Cure RTU comes ready to spray. Guard 'n' Aid Spider Mite and Athena IPW Plant Wash are concentrates that you dilute with water before use.
Can I use these sprays on edible plants?
Canna says Canna Cure is non toxic and safe for edible crops such as vegetables, herbs and fruiting plants. Athena says IPW is safe from seedlings through to harvest. Always read the label of the product you choose before spraying.
Do the sprays also help with mildew?
Yes. Canna Cure and Athena IPW Plant Wash are both described by their makers as treating powdery mildew as well as pests, which makes them useful all round leaf sprays.
Can I mix Canna Cure with other sprays?
No. Canna says to use Canna Cure with water only and to avoid mixing it with other products, especially oxidising agents such as hydrogen peroxide.
Will one spray clear spider mites?
Usually not. Canna recommends spraying Canna Cure every 3 days during an active problem, and Athena suggests 2 to 3 sprays a week for heavier problems, so plan for repeat treatments.
See our full pest and disease control range for sticky traps, gnat treatments and thrips dust, browse the Canna range, or add a protective leaf feed from additives and boosters.
Need advice? Visit our West Bromwich store, call 0121 553 7872 or WhatsApp our experts.