Palm Spider Mites: Alcohol Spray & Humidity Fix

White webbing on palm leaves near the stalk = spider mites. They thrive in dry air and on drought-stressed plants.

Immediate Treatment

1. Spray 70% isopropyl alcohol on all surfaces (tops, undersides, stems). Kills on contact.
2. Wash off webbing: Small plant → kitchen sink sprayer. Large plant → handheld shower. Rinse thoroughly.
3. Monitor daily for reappearance; spot-spray immediately.

Address Root Cause: Dryness

• Increase humidity: mist daily, pebble tray, or humidifier.
• Water properly: let top 1–2 inches dry, then soak. Avoid bone-dry cycles.
• Group plants to create humid microclimate.

Prevention

• Inspect new plants 2 weeks.
• Monthly preventive neem oil spray.
• Keep palms out of hot, dry drafts (heating vents).

Spider mites are manageable if caught early and humidity is raised.