FLAT MITES aka why your hoyas might not be growing | My experinece & treatment

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Hello friends,
today we are talking about the red mites aka the invisible spider mites aka flat mites aka false spider mites 🤣 Signs of damage by these mites is discussed as well as some differences between these and the regular spider mites, lastly we look at the treatment options and I show you how to administer a warm bath. Hope you enjoy! 😄
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PRODUCTS MENTIONED
My USB microscope: amzn.to/3A3B4Ql
Mites I used that didn't work (phytoseiulus persimilis): tinyurl.com/avhfnjah
Mites Betsy Begonia used that worked for her (amblyseius californicus): tinyurl.com/2xm32tc7
My macro lens: amzn.to/3zyt4p8
Sulfur fungicide: tinyurl.com/49yc4a8v
Example of a Sous Vide cooker: amzn.to/3BK4IeV
My gastro thermometer: amzn.to/3A3JSWD
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WARM BATH INSTRUCTIONS
1. For plants in semi hydro: wrap the base of the plant with a cellophane wrap to prevent leca balls/pon from escaping.
For plants in soil: uproot the plant and wash off as much soil as you can.
2. Get your vessel with water and bring it to the desired temperature - 43-49ºC/110-120ºF (I recommend heating it up to 49ºC (120ºF), then turning the stove off so the temperature doesn't come below 43ºC (110ºF)).
3. Place your hoya in the water and make sure it is fully submerged. Leave in for 10-15 minutes (I always do 15 minutes).
4. Remove the hoya, let it dry and monitor every 3-5 days. Repeat treatment as needed.
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00:00 Chapters
00:14 Why I'm talking about mites today
01:57 How I found out I had false spider mites
04:27 How are these mites different from spider mites
06:42 Signs you might have them
08:07 Some info about the microscope
09:04 Where to look for mites
10:02 Mite footage
11:32 Macro lens test
13:07 More mite footage
13:38 What the infested hoyas have in common
14:48 Treatment options
14:51 Rubbing alcohol
15:13 Sulfur fungicide
15:58 Beneficial mites
16:17 Warm bath
17:38 How I administer a warm bath
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