Pesticides can actually wipe out the good insects. Spider mites often get eaten by other arachnids, predatory mites, lacewings, and thrips. Without predators, spider mites can multiply almost ...

Spider mites can take over your field “in a blink of the eye.” Learn about miticide management tips from top suppliers.

Spider mites can go away independently, especially if garden conditions are favorable for their predators (ladybugs, predatory mites and thrips, lacewings, and pirate bugs) to control their ...

But thrips are often overlooked because they are so small and the damage they cause looks similar to that of spider mites and ...

"Basil is a deterrent for not just aphids but also spider mites and thrips," says garden coach Teri Speight. Spider mite damage might appear as rippled foliage or yellowing on the leaves.

Adult TSSM also have two large dark colored spots on the sides of their bodies hence their common name. Female spider mites begin laying eggs in the early spring. The eggs are spherical and slightly ...

Basil can help peppers thrive. The two plants have similar heat, sun, and water needs, so they're easy to grow next to each other—plus, basil can help repel unwanted pests like aphids, flies, and ...