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Growing => Growing in Greenhouses & Polytunnels => Topic started by: Lottie Digger on October 12, 2017, 09:58

Title: Red spider mite on cucumbers
Post by: Lottie Digger on October 12, 2017, 09:58

When I clean my greenhouse what's the best thing to use to ensure this pest isn't lurking in any corners.

Title: Re: Red spider mite on cucumbers
Post by: mumofstig on October 12, 2017, 12:30

After I've given mine it's winter clean I use a smoke fumigator/sulphur candle

Title: Re: Red spider mite on cucumbers
Post by: snowdrops on October 12, 2017, 18:41

Quote from: mumofstig on October 12, 2017, 12:30

After I've given mine it's winter clean I use a smoke fumigator/sulphur candle

Where do you get those from Mum please?

Title: Re: Red spider mite on cucumbers
Post by: mumofstig on October 12, 2017, 19:02

Lots of them on Internet, e-bay, plus I think most of the seed suppliers sell them, as well.

Shop around though some places are asking silly money

Title: Re: Red spider mite on cucumbers
Post by: snowdrops on October 12, 2017, 22:26

Ok thanks

Title: Re: Red spider mite on cucumbers
Post by: Lottie Digger on October 13, 2017, 11:18

Thanks Mum I was thinking down that route so you've confirmed it for me  ::)