Scouting and rotation for managing spider mites

Scouting is the most important tool when it comes to spider mite control.

“Scout any plant you bring in to make sure you’re not inviting a problem,” Bogash says. “The most likely place for early-season spider mites to turn up is on existing plants. But you might also find them in your fertilizer injection system, behind a bench, or in any errant weeds.”

Scouting should start with looking at the bottom of plant leaves, ideally with a hand lens so your eyes don’t get tired.

“It will also make it easier to spot tiny eggs, which normally show up on leaf veins,” Bogash says.

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