Webs and Tiny Yellow Bugs on Indoor Grapefruit: Spider Mites

Identification

Webbing + tiny yellowish bugs = spider mites. Common on indoor citrus in dry heated air.

Immediate: Wash tree with soapy water (dish soap + water) in shower/sink.
Follow-up: Pure Neem Oil (Dyna-Gro) – organic, rain-fast, also fungicide/miticide.
Humidity: Increase with pebble tray or humidifier to deter mites.

Regular washing prevents outbreaks.

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