White Spider Mites?

I have what appears to be an infestation of tiny white spiders in my greenhouse, there are webs everywhere. Perhaps these are spider mites?

What is the best way to tackle these? Is there an insecticide that can be used?

 

They could be, but it's quite early in the season for them to appear.
Maybe it's due to the warm weather

Of course they could be juveniles from the good type of spider.

Some more info from Google -

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White spider mites are typically a sign of an early or developing spider mite infestation, often appearing before the mites turn their characteristic yellow or red color. These mites are very small, almost invisible to the naked eye, and are often found on the undersides of leaves. They are part of the Arachnida family, closely related to ticks and spiders.
Identifying White Spider Mites:

• Appearance:
  White spider mites are small, clear, white, and have eight legs. They are about ¼ mm in size, approximately the size of a grain of salt.
• Location:
  They are usually found on the underside of leaves.
• Signs of Infestation:
  You might notice tiny white dots or specks on the leaves, or a fine, pale webbing, especially on the undersides of leaves.
• Damage to Plants:
  Spider mites feed by piercing the leaf surface and sucking out plant sap, which can lead to small white or yellow spots on the leaves. Over time, this can cause leaves to turn yellow, wilt, and eventually drop off.

Treatment:

• Early Detection is Key:
  It's best to treat spider mites as soon as you notice them, as they can quickly spread.
• Natural Remedies:
  Insecticidal soap, rubbing alcohol, and neem oil are examples of natural remedies that can be used to control spider mites.
• Professional Pest Control:
  If the infestation is severe or you're struggling to control it, a professional pest control service may be necessary.
• Preventative Measures:
  Keeping your plants healthy and well-watered, regularly inspecting them for signs of infestation, and providing good air circulation can help prevent spider mite infestations.

 

If not on plants they could be just hatched spiderlings from an overwintered spider egg sac.
I have a load in my propagator at the moment.

 

I've just moved a ficus plant that I over wintered in a spare bedroom, noticed in the sunlight it was covered in webbing and mites.
It's outside now, I may have to treat it if they don't subside now that I've moved it.

I'd be loathed to kill just ordinary young spiders and a definite id would be the only time I'd take any action.
They are very difficult to kill, it's mostly the eggs that are resistant to most chemicals.

 

I expect that come June I will have red spider mite on the cucumber and melon plants and will have to get some biological control going. The large potted dahlias should be outside by then otherwise they will get attacked.

 

My peppers sometimes get spider mites in winter, the moment I pop them outside in spring they die. I guess they dont like the cold and wet.

 

This time of year my greenhouse is filled with tiny spiders all hatched out together in a bundle

Our greenfly catchers are ready and waiting


Spruce

 

Yeah, I find peppers dont like the cold and the wet as well.

 

they put on new leaves eventually but yeah theyre slow in the cold