I too considered the ladybug approach. I just happened to see a video the other day about using ladybugs, unfortunately I can't remember where, anywho he said he worked at a pet store and said if you do use them that they will mostly die in a day or so without a "home" with food and water. He took an empty propagation tray with dome lid on it and put a damp sponge and some raisins in it. He said that worked well and they would live longer. I believe he said they would reproduce as well. Make sure you use a "real" sponge. Not the colored ones in the plastic packaging. Just a heads up. Good luck. Oh yeah almost forgot, for food i believe any non citrus fruit. He said raisins were easy and cheap.
Thanks for the advice. I never even considered what would sustain the lady bugs' diet if the mites were eradicated. I will def try all options mentioned and update on progress 🤙🏽
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I too considered the ladybug approach. I just happened to see a video the other day about using ladybugs, unfortunately I can't remember where, anywho he said he worked at a pet store and said if you do use them that they will mostly die in a day or so without a "home" with food and water. He took an empty propagation tray with dome lid on it and put a damp sponge and some raisins in it. He said that worked well and they would live longer. I believe he said they would reproduce as well. Make sure you use a "real" sponge. Not the colored ones in the plastic packaging. Just a heads up. Good luck. Oh yeah almost forgot, for food i believe any non citrus fruit. He said raisins were easy and cheap.