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Meyer Lemon Spider Mites: Blast with Water, Then Oil Spray

Spider mites on indoor Meyer lemon: on a warm day, take plant outside and blast leaves/stems with strong water stream to dislodge mites. Then spray monthly with horticultural oil (neem oil) to suffocate survivors. More effective than insecticidal soap.

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