Miticides/Acaricides

Miticides and acaricides control spider mites, red mites and other mite pests that multiply quickly in the hot, dry UAE climate. This range brings together abamectin products, botanical miticides and neem or oil-based sprays for vegetables, fruit trees, palms and ornamentals, delivered across all seven Emirates.

What is in the range

• Abamectin products: Bermectine Insecticide-Acaricide and Apache EC 1.8% Abamectin, used against mites and leaf miners.
• Insecticide-acaricides: Abazole SC insecticide and acaricide.
• Botanical miticide: R-MITE 25% EC for red and yellow mites.
• Organic and neem-based: Dr. Neem Mr. Ganick organic miticide spray, Neem Raz, Ultra Act and Brandt Tritek Organic 3-in-1.
• Broad-spectrum crop sprays: Damoil Dormant Spray and Envoy crop insecticide. Check each label to confirm mites are covered for your crop.

How to spot mites and choose a product

Mites are tiny, so look for the signs: fine speckling or bronzing on leaves, dusty undersides and webbing at leaf joints. Tap a leaf over white paper; moving specks confirm mites.

Choose a product labelled for mites. Many general insecticides do not control them and can make outbreaks worse by killing natural predators. Mites develop resistance quickly, so alternate between different actives and use neem or botanical products in between.

Mite control tips for UAE conditions

• Mite populations peak in hot, dry periods, especially late spring and early summer.
• Dusty plants near roads and construction sites suffer more, so rinse foliage with water early in the morning.
• Spray at dawn or dusk; oils and neem can burn leaves in strong heat.
• Cover the undersides of leaves thoroughly, where mites live and lay eggs.
• Inspect again a week after spraying, since eggs may hatch after treatment.

Always read and follow the product label, wear gloves and a mask, and keep children, pets and food away from the treated area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a miticide and an acaricide?

Both control mites. Acaricide is the technical term and also covers ticks, while miticide refers to mites only.

Why do mites come back after spraying?

Many products do not kill eggs, and mites breed fast in heat. Re-check plants, follow up as the label directs and rotate products.

Is there an organic miticide?

Yes. Neem-based products such as Dr. Neem Mr. Ganick and the botanical R-MITE suit gardeners who prefer natural options.