Spider mites are not insects so it's best to use a miticide labeled for them. As for the Aphids, since they feed off the plant, you can do a drench-type insecticide, where the plants will uptake it, and when the insects feed, they die.

I had good success with BioAdvanced tree & shrub protect and feed. You can get it locally at HD or Lowes.

 

Spider mites are not insects so it's best to use a miticide labeled for them. As for the Aphids, since they feed off the plant, you can do a drench-type insecticide, where the plants will uptake it, and when the insects feed, they die.

I had good success with BioAdvanced tree & shrub protect and feed. You can get it locally at HD or Lowes.

Thanks for the response. The insecticidal soap I use contains potassium salts and is labeled for mites, too. Maybe something labeled as a miticide though would be a better, more targeted approach. I was looking for a few other options to put into rotation. Not sure if something like Neem oil would be effective, or if that's considered a snake oil type product. Also was hoping to find a liquid drench that didn't use imidacloprid for my flowers - any other suggestions?

 

Chlorantraniliprole. Won’t harm bees or other beneficial insects. Can be use as a soil drench.