When it comes to spider mites, there are a variety of pesticides that can be used to get rid of them. However, not all pesticides are created equal, and some work better than others. In this article, we will take a look at the best pesticides for spider mites.
1) Pyrethrum: Pyrethrum is a natural pesticide made from the chrysanthemum flower. It is effective against a wide range of pests, including spider mites.
2) Neem oil: Neem oil is derived from the neem tree and is effective against a number of pests, including spider mites.
3) Spinosad: Spinosad is a bacterial insecticide that is specifically effective against spider mites.
4) Horticultural oil: A type of petroleum oil, horticultural oil is an effective way to control spider mites.
5) Insecticidal soap: An insecticide derived from fatty acids, insecticidal soap works by breaking down the outer shell of pests and causing their cells to collapse.
6) Botani Gard: A biological pesticide made from a bacterium known as Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk), botani gard is effective at controlling various pests, including spider mites. It should be applied as directed on the label.
7) Pyrethroids: Pyrethroids are synthetic pesticides that mimic the chemical structure of pyrethrum and thus also mimic its effects on pests like spider mites.
8) Spirodiclofen: Spirodiclofen, which is effective against a variety of different types of pests, including spider mites, is found in Mite-X and should be applied as needed.
9) Insecticidal dust: Pesticides like diatomaceous earth (DE) and boric acid – both of which are insecticides which can be used to dust spider mites with their respective active ingredients. DE will impact the exterior of the mites while boric acid will work internally.
10) Bifenthrin: A synthetic pesticide that works by paralyzing pest insects' central nervous systems, bifenthrin is effective against spider mites.
11) Phosmet: A pesticide that works by preventing the growth of chitin – an important component of the exoskeleton of insects like spider mites – phosmet is effective at controlling these pests.
12) Methoprene: An insect growth regulator, methoprene inhibits the development of eggs, larvae, and pupae of pests like spider mites, effectively stopping their population growth.
13) Azadirachtin: Derived from the neem tree, azadirachtin is an all-natural pesticide that is effective against a variety of pests, including spider mites.
14) dimethoate: A pesticide that disrupts the central nervous system of pest insects like spider mites, dimethoate is used to control their populations.
15) Abamectin: A type of pesticide known as an avermectin, abamectin paralyzes pests' nervous systems by interrupting communication between nerves and muscles; it is effective against spider mites.
16) Carbaryl: An insecticide that causes paralysis in pests like spider mites, carbaryl works well for controlling these pests.
17) Chlorantraniliprole: Derived from the Streptomyces griseus bacterium, chlorantraniliprole interferes with sodium absorption in the central nervous system of pests like spider mites.
18) Bifenazate: An insect growth regulator that prevents the development of eggs, larvae, and pupae of pests like spider mites, bifenazate is effective at stopping their population growth.
19) Imidacloprid: A neonicotinoid pesticide, imidacloprid is used to control a variety of pests by affecting their central nervous systems; it is effective against spider mites.
20) Acephate: An organophosphate pesticide, acephate interferes with the transmission of impulses between nerves and muscles in pest insects like spider mites; it should be applied as needed.
We use a variety of pesticides for spider mites and other pests. Spider Mite spray is the best pesticide we have found to get rid of these tiny critters before they spread. If you are interested in learning more about our pest solutions, contact us today!
