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Combi Deal - against spider mites
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Combi Deal - against spider mites

Complete package for 5 (house) plants
Sale price
€26,95
Regular price
€29,90
Optimized Deal - against spider mites
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Optimized Deal - against spider mites

Complete package for 10 (house) plants
Sale price
€49,95
Regular price
€60,90
Jungle Deal - against spider mites
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Jungle Deal - against spider mites

Complete package for 40 (house) plants
Sale price
€99,95
Regular price
€107,90
Protect Leafs Deal - prevent pests
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Protect Leafs Deal - prevent pests

Complete preventive package for 10 (house) plants
Sale price
€29,95
Regular price
€41,35
Persi - against spider mites
Persi - against spider mites Persi - against spider mites

Persi - against spider mites

Predatory mites ideal for a serious infestation
Regular price
From €17,95
Nicus - against spider mites
Nicus - against spider mites Nicus - against spider mites

Nicus - against spider mites

Predatory mites for preventive use or in case of a light infestation
Regular price
From €11,95
Plant Soap
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Plant Soap

Preparatory natural cleansing
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€5,95
Boxi
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Boxi

Extra expansion boxes for Carna, Crypto and Persi
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€1,95

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How do I recognize spider mites?

Spider mites are small creatures up to 0.5 mm in size that are best viewed with a magnifying glass. They are not insects, but most resemble small spiders. They have a round body and 8 legs. Adult spider mites can be different colors from brown to red to green. The spider mite can be recognized by two dark spots on its body.

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Bottom of leaf

If you lift the leaf and look at the bottom, you will see small balls. If you see them walking and see the damage they cause (explained below), then you know you are dealing with spider mites!

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How do I recognize spider mite damage?

Larvae, nymphs and adult spider mites drink plant sap on the underside of the leaves. A plant cell is punctured and sucked dry, and the dead plant cell turns yellow. This causes yellow spots on the leaves of your plants. Extracting plant sap reduces the growth of the plant.

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Spins webs

The mites also make silk, small webs, in the leaves. Together with the yellow spots, this makes the plant look less attractive.

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Spider mites and black dots

Spider mites leave black dots on the plant. These are the droppings of the spider mites.

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How do I combat spider mites?

As soon as you notice spider mites, Persi predatory mites can be used. Persi is good to use in case of a heavy infestation. The predatory mite can penetrate through the web of the spider mite and eat the spider mite.

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Prevent spider mites

Nicus predatory mites can be released preventively or in the event of a mild infestation. The grow bags can easily be hung in the plants.

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