Red spider mite on fiddle-leaf fig

[cka44]

I think I have red spider mite on my indoor fiddleback fig.  Dark pin prick spots on back of leaf.  Can anyone tell me What is best cure?

Thank you.

  

[Jason]

Hi @cka44 and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're really pleased to have you join in the discussion and trust that you'll get loads of helpful information, advice and inspiration for all your projects around the house and garden from our wonderful members.

Thanks for the photos you have shared. Let me tag the amazing @Noelle to see if she might like to kick off this discussion for you.

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Jason

[Noelle]

Hi @cka44 

It certainly looks like a mite infestation. Try gently wiping the undersides of the leaves with a soft cloth dipped into a solution of ecoOil or White Oil, diluted with water as per the label instructions.

Or if you prefer and have a sheltered spot to do it, take the plant outside and spray the undersides of the leaves with the same solution., Leave the plant outside until the leaves have dried off - you don't want runoff dripping on to carpet or your floor!

While you're at it, gently wipe the topsides of the leaves too - it will remove any dust and leave them shiny and clean!

If this indoor plant has insect pests on it, check other indoor plants as well and treat them too if required.

[Merete]

@Noelle 

 is that what my plant has as well?

[Noelle]

Looks very like it, @Merete 

The advice given to @cka44  will help

[Jason]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Merete and thanks for joining in the discussion. Great to see you receive such a prompt reply from our wonderfully helpful and knowledgable community member Noelle.

Please let us know how you go with the advice above and let us know if you need a hand with anything else. We're here to help.

Jason