Spider mite

Microscopic sap-suckers. Thrive in hot, dry, dusty conditions and multiply fast. Leaves look faded and stippled with tiny dots; fine webbing appears under leaves in bad infestations.

• Yellow or bronze stippling on the tops of leaves.
• Fine silky webbing on the undersides of leaves and between stems.
• Leaves drying out, curling, and dropping.

• Spray plants down with water every few days in hot, dry weather.
• Keep plants well-watered — stressed plants attract mites.
• Use insecticidal soap or neem for heavy infestations.