FLAT Mites Update! What happened to my plants? Recommended Treatment plus Footage!

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Here's the long overdue Flat Mite Update video I've been meaning to do for you all. You'll find links below to helpful articles and supplies I have used as well as the beneficials. Please leave a comment if you have any questions!
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Beneficial Insects:
www.naturesgoodguys.com
Neoseiulus californicus: Pear shaped, tan colored mite. They have a slower paced eating habit, which allows them to survive longer with limited food supply. Works great for preventative control. Feeds on Two-Spotted Spider Mites, Broad Mites, Cyclamen Mites, Russet Hemp Mites, and many other species of mites.
Amblyseius cucumeris: A. cucumeris is a species of predatory mite that feeds on immature stages of thrips. It also feeds on pollen when food sources are low, Two-Spotted Spider Mites, and many other species of mites. Cucumeris adults are pear-shaped, tan colored mites.
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a false spider mite - Brevipalpus phoenicis (Geijskes)
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@jenibean9968 Жыл бұрын

After watching you talking about them and googling, I was 100% sure my oldest plant had flat mites. It’s an 18+ year old Hoya carnosa compacta. It stayed alive but stopped growing and stopped blooming for 10 years. It stayed green so I kept watering it. After watching you, I used a miticide about once a week for several weeks, so many weeks 😂. Today it finally has tiny baby leaves and a little bit of new stem growing. I’m so incredibly excited. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy to hear that! 🥹 Thank you for sharing! If I can help anyone else or at least share what I have learned and knowing it has helped is truly why I do these videos 🤗 Seeing the baby new growth comes in makes all the hassle worth it!

@360revolucion8 2 ай бұрын

That little envelope or what looks like a tag that you have in the pot is beneficial mites? How or what does that tag do? Don't you let the beneficial mites roam free in the plant? How do the beneficials work?@@plantsbymelissa

@tinabeall22 Жыл бұрын

Ive been losing lots of sleep over my quarantined plants, and this gives me so much hope and has answered a lot of questions thank you so much for covering this! 😌

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 🥹

@littleheaven70 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I’m so happy you covered this topic. I recently wrote a blog about it because I was so frustrated with the misconception that only sulphur would kill them. I’ve had them on my Hoya pubicalyx twice because I didn’t keep treating it long enough to wipe out the eggs the first time. Understanding the long life cycle is key. They’re actually not half as scary as some of the other mites because they multiply so slowly and don’t spread as easily. Well done on a well-researched video!

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼 I really thought sulfur was the only treatment when I first found out about them and wished I had done a little more research initially. There’s definitely a misconception about that! I’m glad I could share my situation! They’re definitely not as scary and I appreciate your comment! 🫶🏻

@mommayanna Жыл бұрын

So true about stressing from plant pests! Easy to freak out! Thanks for your advice.

@davidreid8835 Жыл бұрын

Very educational and helpful. Thanks, great topic.

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ☺️🫶🏻

@1101naomi Жыл бұрын

Seeing what the damage looks like is very helpful. I know what they look like on Hoya but it’s different with tropicals. Thank you

@umeimoto Ай бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I am 99% sure my whole plant collection is infested by flat mites. I was wondering why I didn't see any actual webbing but plant leaves specifically on my pothos were turning yellow and falling off. A lot of my plants have physical damage and spotting. Felt like I was losing my MIND. Just treated with bonide granules for fungus gnats only to read they make mites worse. 😭😭😭 Will probably be buying some beneficial mites in two weeks after the bonide granules wear off. Also appreciate the kind words of encouragement in your video. I'm losing my absolute shit over here. 😂

@noelle7714 Жыл бұрын

Your marantas grew back beautifully 😊

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Some of them are bouncing back well and can’t wait to get more growth 🥹

@justinamontgomery2618 Жыл бұрын

Yay! To beneficials.....I bought 100 packs as you recommended...and glad I did.....and 300 ladybags.....I am pretty sure I had broad mites on 2 hoya....one for sure....so I put it in a bag with the mites and I will keep them in for a long while before I let it be in the open.....i do have those scraping marks down the middle and hopefully this will work and glad I did not buy the sulpher...Great video thanks so much again for helping me with the mites!

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! glad to hear about the good guys! I hope you can get rid of the mites soon!

@kingssuck06 Жыл бұрын

Horticultural oil works great for me. I’ve tried all kinds of soaps, the “super soap” with spinosad, neem, and also cold pressed neem. I was about to give up and go systemic, but decided to try one last “organic” thing. The all seasons hort oil has made a very noticeable difference after just 2 uses. Now I need that microscope to make sure I got them all

@andyandbee Жыл бұрын

"I don't think my cats were spreading them around" lol 🤣 from that one Q&A question 💚🪴🦠

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

lol, someone had mentioned it to me before too! I thought it was possible since they were in my plant room a lot more but who really knows 😂

@kairicelestialgoddes Жыл бұрын

Just found thrips for the first time…. This video makes me feel better thank you. I really needed to get the pep talk because I’m getting paranoid now every time I look at the leaves!

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

Yes! You can definitely drive yourself crazy and I did too after having them for the first time last summer. You can treat them and the plants will be okay. You’ll want to stay on top of things but don’t let it worry you so much. You’ll get rid of them and do what you can but don’t overwhelm yourself! 🤗

@chrisbarry9345 6 ай бұрын

I know this is an old comment but thrips are 100% down to luck. Ones that come from agricultural grows like greenhouses or possibly near commercial farms are basically a immortal cyborgs

@sherryporsch9349 Жыл бұрын

Awesome informative video! I just switched too Castles peppermint soap an use a soft camel hair paint brush an mostly use my finger tips to gently rub the leaf. So far so good. 🤞🏽💚

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love using castile soap now :) It's so gentle and works great against pests too! I need to get a paint brush or makeup brush to use for the leaves 🤗

@sherryporsch9349 Жыл бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa Me too, it’s working awesome so far on spider mites. Capt Jacks seems like it wasn’t doing much anymore. 💚

@GulnaraFlowers Жыл бұрын

Only green soap and actara help me to protect my plants from these insects. Melissa' your marantas are perfect🌿🌿🌿Thanks for video

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! 💚

@rebeccaparis6470 3 ай бұрын

💚💚💚

@danielac983 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. I was recently gifted a hoya varigated kerrii. It looks like it has broad mites. They have a lot of little bumps, and the leaves look distorted. Does the grow light hurt the leaves? And, does the sulfur kill thrips, too?

@sylviagutierrez7676 Жыл бұрын

You have to be so lucky to not have any pest,they r there,😂 Good tips👍 💚🌱☘️🌵💚

@zap4980 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🪴💚🪴

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@maychang2970 11 ай бұрын

Hi Melissa where I can find the neoseiulus californicus 250 mites ? Thank you

@dark.and.planty 8 күн бұрын

Hi Melissa, I am wondering what level of zoom you used in the footage you shared with us, so I know what size to look for (if that makes any sense). I have been looking at a few plants and don’t see anything at all, other than dust and a few markings on the plant. Maybe I am not looking close enough? Or maybe I am on the clear and should tackle a different problem? 🤷🏻‍♀️

@angelicadominguez7608 Жыл бұрын

I just found flat mites on some of my Hoyas, this is the second time, the first time was last summer. Just sprayed them with sulfur, left them in the sink overnight and this morning I sprayed them with insecticidal soap, soapy suds to get the sulfur spots off & used a blush makeup brush that’s dedicated for this stuff to give them a good wash. Rinsed them off and put them in a little greenhouse box. I’ll check them next week and repeat. I’m with you though, didn’t even inspect the rest, they appear to be ok so why bother. These guys are so annoying but it doesn’t freak me out as much anymore. I’ve been on a 1.5month recurring beneficial bugs schedule but I still get these dumb mites, it’s just part of being a plant parent I guess, like dirty diapers 🤮🤣🤣

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

lol dirty diapers. Ugh, I hate that you got them again even with prevention in place! It's crazy how I didn't even know these kinds of mites existed! It's definitely made me more aware of what to look out for. Your treatment method sounds like it works great! Hoping they're gone for you soon!!

@YellowPineappleHoyas 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting. I am a seller and have to be really careful. I’ve been using sulphur, but got my hands on Azamax. I am scared it might not work, so not sure what to do. Benefícials don’t work on flat mites on Hoyas

@TeedyASMR 2 ай бұрын

do you know why beneficials dont work on flatmites on hoya? i've been considering buying them but i know for some people they just dont work, and never considered the genus being the deciding variable. most of mine are hoya 😔

@joannanovara815 Жыл бұрын

Maybe not the choice for everyone but in my opinion, for common easily attainable plants(like the maranta/calathea),I would opt to toss them. Just not worth the time, money, mess, emotional stress and risk of infesting other plants in my collection.

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

Ahh 🥹 I can understand but definitely disagree! You’re wasting money by just tossing them and all the time you spent caring for and growing them. I have an emotional attachment to some plants and couldn’t give up on them. It’s easy to buy a new one but it’s not the same plant and at some point pests happen again. You just have to figure out a preventative method that works for you. And just because a plant is not as expensive or more attainable doesn’t make it less valuable 🫶🏻

@charlottecobain6986 Жыл бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa100% agree. I really dislike that it’s such common advice to just throw plants away because of pests. Yes, it’s stressful, but unless a plant had a bad virus like mosaic or disease like blight that was going to spread to my other plants I’m not going to just throw them away even if I can get new ones.

@beanybee Жыл бұрын

I agree. Especially the part about money, time, and emotional labor. Those things are so very important and a limited resource for a lot of us. Sinking it all into a houseplant that can be swapped out for $12 isn't something everyone can do. I understand why people wouldn't want to do that but for some its a super valid option and should not be frowned upon.

@hannahrose6525 5 ай бұрын

Been trying to figure out for weeks why all my marantas randomly started curling up, yellowing, and dying. I had a huge red maranta and I only have a few small pieces of it left… now my lemon lime is doing the same thing. I wish I knew where the mites came from, none of my other plants are affected. I’m so annoyed, but fortunately I only have 2 other small marantas and I think I maybe caught it early enough.

@carolstuff Жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@martinaharrisondefault5027 22 сағат бұрын

Why do others say flat mites / soil mites so not harm the plants and are beneficial?

@erikaduarte3144 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have a question, What are those little white bags/pouches you have in the plants?

@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын

They’re beneficial mites! They come in the sachets that you hang on your plants and they hatch out of them. There’s a little hole at the top of the bag.

@erikaduarte3144 Жыл бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa Ohh alright thank you so much!!

@chrisbarry9345 6 ай бұрын

Azamax has become more expensive than some of the proper miticides like avid

@plantsbymelissa 6 ай бұрын

I don't use azamax anymore! Interesting though, I use castile soap and beneficial insects now :D

@chrisbarry9345 6 ай бұрын

I literally spent almost the entire day for the last 5 days of researching on these stupid mites. Still don't know if I have them and I wash the plants off so I have no way of knowing.. I already purchased sulfur and have avid on the way

@plantsbymelissa 6 ай бұрын

Have you gotten a microscope to try and see them? Sulfur is really strong and I would caution against it. It's really bad for your lungs and you can treat flat mites without it.

@chrisbarry9345 6 ай бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa tbh, I'm Not worried about sulfur if I'm considering avid 😅 I guess after my year-long battle with thrips where I spent half of my weekend every week for a year, I have become okay with going scorched earth

@RyansOrchids 11 ай бұрын

There are no predators for flat mites that one can buy.

@TeedyASMR 2 ай бұрын

curious for more info on this? i know lots of people who use beneficials for their plants but i've also heard that they dont work for some people. want to figure it out before spending the money on them :')

@hannahtezza706 Жыл бұрын

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