i have a serious spidermite problem the problem is that i cant get rid of them i have tried various products currently using BANG! which seems to be getting the job done, does anyone know of anything else that spidermites thrive on as i have cleaned and disinfected everything in the area and once i start new plants (not just returning old plants to same spot don't worry im not that slow) the spidermites seem to be coming back in full force within a day. NEED HELP thanks
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