Horticulture

Phytophagous mites and their management on ornamental plants

Clemson Extension Program Team

Horticulture

Publication Date

Fall 11-1-2022

Publication Number

LGP 1154

Summary

Several phytophagous mite species, including spider mites, eriophyid mites, tarsonemid mites, flat mites, and bulb mites, are pests of ornamental plants. This article provides information on the identification, biology, and management of these phytophagous mites to ornamental plant growers, arborists, landscape care professionals, crop protection advisors and consultants, and Extension personnel. This article discusses biological control commercially available for mite management, and the target species, life stage spectrum, use site, and biological control compatibility of miticides currently registered in the United States.

Publication Type

Brief

Publisher

Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension

Publisher City

Clemson, SC

Target Audiences

Ornamental plant producers, arborists, landscape care professionals, crop protection advisors, crop consultants, and Extension personnel.

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