I contemplated what to
post this morning and then the light bulb went off. More than 10 people have
come in our office this week to talk to our Master Gardener's about Spider
Mites. Yuck!
"When conditions
are hot, dry, and dusty, a complete generation from egg to adult may take as
few as 7 days, allowing them to build from a few to many hundred on a single
plant. As mites feed, they suck the chlorophyll from plant cells, causing
stippling on the leaf surface. Severe infestations result in leaf burn, leaf
distortion, and reduced yields. Keep in mind that some pesticides, such as
pyrethroids, carbaryl, and imidacloprid, can actually increase spider mites by
killing predators or by increasing the reproductive rate of the mites. When
treating mites, choose products that are targeted toward this pest. Manage dust
build-up on leaves, water plants down regularly." - Utah State Extension
Small Fruits and Vegetable IPM Advisory
*Remember, in some
cases, water can be your best friend. A lot of pests are small and can't handle
high amounts of water.*
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