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Spider mites #857179

Asked January 09, 2024, 8:09 AM EST

Is it safe to release predatory mites in my home on house plants?

Lapeer County Michigan

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Thank you for your question. My initial reaction is that you should be okay since beneficial insect products are typically benign. My recommendation is that you contact the customer service number for the product in question before attempting this.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 09, 2024, 9:46 AM EST

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Spider mites #857179

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