Particular note should be made of the fact that Permethrin is harmful to fish and also cats so contact with either should be avoided. The spider mites will then fall from the undersides of leaves and show up as little specs, making them easier to identify. The webbing acts to shield the colony like a blanket, and it also provides a series of ladders or netting which allow the mites to crawl from stem to stem. For best results, we recommend using a spray with a quick knock-down together with a long-lasting residual spray for a combined attack. On some plants with tougher leaves the spider mite eats young growth and flower buds and may be even more difficult to spot.

This species is a highly active hunter and has become a standard spider mite treatment in many crops.Most spider infestations occur during the autumn and winter months, when it is too cold for them to nest outside – this is also when adult spiders are fully grown and easier to spot.

Since 1990 we have seen an increasing demand for spider control suggesting a continuing increase in spider infestations in the UK and Ireland. Also effective on ants, cockroaches, beetles, centipedes, dog ticks, fleas, flies, silverfish and wasps. This Spider Killer Treatment Kit enables a swift and effective spider eradication process as it includes a range of the best spider killing insecticides from market leaders Pest Expert.

Easily recognisable by their eight legs, some people happily accept the presence of spiders whilst others cannot bear the thought of them.