My precious lemon tree has come under attack. Spider mites have found their way to the tree.
Spider mites, diminutive arachnids measuring less
than 1 millimeter, pose a significant threat to houseplants as they feed by puncturing
plant cells and extracting their contents. Their short life cycle, often
completing within a week, allows for rapid population growth and widespread
infestation. As they multiply, spider mites weave fine silk webs, causing plant
damage through leaf discoloration, stunted growth, and, if left untreated,
eventual demise.
I have placed the plant in intensive care near my
front door and have been spraying it with mint and rosemary oil solutions, as
well as good old-fashioned water. Next up, I am afraid, will be more
industrial-grade solutions. Though small enough to miss seeing with the naked
eye, spider mites are formidable and nearly impossible to eradicate.
—Mitchell Hegman
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