Spider Mites
Spider mites are persistent pests of numerous specialty ornamental crops, such as hibiscus, palms, viburnum, orchids, marigold, dracaena, and roses. These pests cause a significant reduction in marketable product quality and yield. Heavy infestations may also cause leaf drop and, ultimately, the death of entire plants.
Resources
• Twospotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/IN/IN30700.pdf
• Clover Mite Bryobia praetiosa https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in776
• Pest Identification Guide: Two-spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1059?downloadOpen=true
• IRAC https://irac-online.org/
Handouts
Spider mites_handout - English
Spider mites_handout - Spanish
Presentations
Introduction to spider mite biology
AI early detection of spider mites
Chemical control of spider mites
Biological control of spider mites
Compatibility of chemical and biological control
