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Spider mites
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Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Spider mites (Tetranychus spp.)
Minor Pest Description
Spider mites suck the sap of the plants, causing mottling of the upper leaf surface. Infested leaves first show a white to yellowing speckling, and then eventually turn bronze and fall off as the infestation becomes heavy. Spider mites prefer the lower surface of the leaves, but in severe infestations occur on both leaf surfaces as well as on stems and fruits. High infestations cause defoliation.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Field hygiene is important for the management of spider mites. Old crops or weeds infested with mites can cause infestation of any new crop.
- Natural enemies such as predatory mites are important for control of spider mites.
Minor Pest Position
10
Minor Pest Firstcontent
119
Pest Type
insect
Host Plants
Peppers
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