Spider Mites
Watch your plants for spider mite damage. If your plants have pale dirty looking patches that are turning brown you may have a problem with spider mites.
Spider mites are very small so the best way to check for them is to hold a piece of paper under a branch that looks suspicious. Shake the branch vigorously and watch for what looks like specks of dust to fall on the paper. Watch these specks closely, if they start to move they are most likely spider mites.
To treat for spider mites spray the plant thoroughly with Bonide All Season Horticultural Oil or Bayer 3-in-1 Insect and Disease Control. Treat again in a week.
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