Spider Mite

Tetranychus sp.

Symptoms:
Spider mites are barely visible with the naked eye, but their characteristic damage is easily recognized. Leaves subjected to mite feeding are described as "bronze" or "silver" because of the damage to the green tissue and a characteristic web is often present on leaves and young shoots. Populations of mites increase rapidly during hot weather.

See also the Extension Entomology Insect Answers.

Control:
Consult the COMMERCIAL or HOME GARDEN version of the current guide for controlling insects on vegetables for labelled chemicals and rates.

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