You will only be able to realize the mites through a magnifying glass. Red spider mites are not insects.

Forget about spotting Spider mites by your bare eyes. Bonsai Pests: Spider Mites. We have not had a chance to try this ourselves, but we have found this is a popular method for treating spider mites semi-naturally.

Well, you may be wondering why the Spider mites attack the Bonsai trees. Spider mites – small, red insects that suck the sap of the tree – are a common reason of this problem. If the tree is in a sunny spot in the garden and the humidity is there they should go, but wiping the leaves with water will help.

To determine if there are any of these Ficus benjamina pests, shake the branches above a piece of paper. Cover the bottom of a saucer with gravel. Spider mites can be seen with the naked eye. Outdoor bonsai such as Juniper are more susceptible to this than indoor bonsai.

If you notice a fine webbing between your bonsai plant leaves you may have spider mites. Spider mites thrive in warm, dry conditions typical of homes and offices. Insecticide aint going to kill them.

It will not get rid of them. Get rid of spider mites without pesticide.

Sometimes your Ficus benjamina (or a weeping fig) can lose its leaves – they turn yellow and drop. If the dust particles on it start moving around, you have them. Below is an article I found on a home made recipe for getting rid of spider mites from your bonsai trees. They will only be on leaves not on the soil so it sounds like you are not identifying correctly. What makes the Spider mites frequent visitors on Bonsai trees? Young Spider Mite has six legs while an adult has eight legs. Why would you re pot?