I've always thought spider mites to be an insect that is very easy to eradicate. I use a 1 percent spray of horticultural oil, being sure to spray both sides of the leaves, and the wood. Very, very rarely do I have to apply a second application. Insecs, never become resistantance to horticultural oils. -Recently I noticed red spider mites on greenhouse strawvberries, and eradicated them with just plain water. Millet