Community Education on Environment and Development

Common Plant Pests

Spider mite

Characteristics:

Spider mites are too small to be seen clearly with the naked eye. Usually plant damage is noticed before you spot the mites themselves. Sometimes the mites will be gone by the time you notice damage.

Mites flourish on water-stressed plants and in hot, dusty conditions. They suck plant juices and spin webs on infested leaves. Predatory mites can be purchased to control pest mites.

Remedies:

Green lacewing
Insecticidal soap
Lady beetle
Predatory mite
Rove beetle

Hosts:

Flowers (annuals, perennials)
Vegetables

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