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O.P. Sharma, NCIPM, New Delhi. India, Bugwood.org
Is this a Minor Pest?:
Yes
Minor Pest Title:
Red coffee mite (Oligonychus coffeae)
Minor Pest Description:
The red coffee mite may be a pest of unshaded coffee in localised attacks during the dry season. They attack the upper surface of mature leaves. As a result the upper surface of fully hardened leaves turn a rusty, purple or yellow brown colour. Under drought stress young leaves may also be attacked.
Minor Pest What to do.:
- Provide good growing conditions for the plants. In particular avoid drought stress.
- Conserve natural enemies. Predatory mites usually provide control of spider mites, provided no broad-spectrum pesticides are used.
Minor Pest Position:
15
Minor Pest Firstcontent:
140
Pest Type:
insect
Host Plants:
Coffee
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