Butterfly Bush Spider Mite Control: Three Effective Methods

Confirming Spider Mites

Tap a branch over white paper; look for tiny, orange, moving specks. Spider mites are not insects, so most insecticides won't work.

Control Options

1. Water Blast: Spray forcefully daily, targeting leaf undersides. Do early so foliage dries before evening to avoid fungal issues.
2. Organic Sprays: Insecticidal soap (kills on contact) or horticultural oil (suffocates). Cover undersides thoroughly.
3. Miticides (Homeowner Products):
   • Bonide Kelthane
   • Green Light Red Spider Spray
   • Ortho Isotox Insect Killer Formula IV
   • Bonide Mite-X
   • Ortho Rose and Flower Insect Control
   • Ortho Houseplant and Garden Insecticide