Quote Originally Posted by lja
. If I remember correctly, you just bought some insecticide recently? Use it before you leave, then tell DH to spray again 5 to 7 days later, then 5-7 days after that.
Yes, I do have an insecticide but its malathion. Based on my experience on spider mites (garden), malathion have no effect on them, they seem to thrive on it . I read about neem oil from previous posts, but can't find it here. I will continue the washing regimen for the meantime and see what happen. I guess all the plants growing next to the afflicted phal are now got the bugs as well....oh dear .

I would love to see the expression on DH face when I tell him to do more than just water the plants while I'm away .

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it .

Tanya