Spider
mites
(
Tetranynchus urticae Koch )
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Spider
mites
(
Tetranynchus urticae Koch )
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Spider mites Underside of Plumeria Leaf |
Spider mites Underside of Plumeria Leaf |
| Spider mites are tiny spiders that may or may not form fine webs
on the leaf undersides and branch tips. They suck plant sap causing
pale, speckled, and yellowish leaves. If left unchecked spider mites
will damage and stunt plumeria growth.
How to Control Spiter mites Note: Spider mites thrive in warm, dry,
and still areas.
1. Keep the growing area clean and free
of fallen leaves.
2. Carefully remove and place badly infected leaves into trash bags. 3. Blast all existing leaves clean with a water hose. 4. Move plants into a more open and sunny area. 5. Improve the air circulation in greenhouse area, and as weather permits remove plants, and blast them clean and free of all mealybugs and mites. 6. Insecticides : Bug-B-Gon
insect killer or comparable spray product.
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Plumeria 101 / Michael Anders