I have two Lemons in pots which I keep on a south facing patio all year round. They are protected in winter with a custom built lean-to frame. They can get scale insect but you can rub that off fairly easily.
@Emma.rogers, can you just explain what 'oil' you are talking about please. If this 'oil' clogs up the stomata or tiny pores found on the leaves surfaces then this can seriously affect photosynthesis and eventually the plants will suffer. Hopefully this is not the case.
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I'd guess it's based on neem oil. Neem oil works by glueing the mites in place so they can't move and eventually die out. But then eggs hatch and there are more of them. Using the oil every 5 days for a few weeks should break the cycle, but there can always be one or two mites hiding somewhere, so need to keep a watch on the plant. As said above keep the tree outside as much of the year as possible. The mites like it hot and dry - so central heating is a gift for them.
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@Emma.rogers, can you just explain what 'oil' you are talking about please. If this 'oil' clogs up the stomata or tiny pores found on the leaves surfaces then this can seriously affect photosynthesis and eventually the plants will suffer. Hopefully this is not the case.
Yes it's neem oil. Sounds like if I use it for a few weeks it should shift the mite enough without damaging the plant.
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Neem oil works by glueing the mites in place so they can't move and eventually die out.
But then eggs hatch and there are more of them.
Using the oil every 5 days for a few weeks should break the cycle, but there can always be one or two mites hiding somewhere, so need to keep a watch on the plant.
As said above keep the tree outside as much of the year as possible.
The mites like it hot and dry - so central heating is a gift for them.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.