Spider mites
scouted July 24, 2024
- Scientific Name
- Tetranychidae
- Background
- Soybeans in Rowan County were scouted and it was observed that 40% of the field is affected by browning and reddening.
- Conclusion
- The leaves from this field show damage of spider mites. These arachnids kill individual cells by piercing them. The damage is often seen as specks of white, yellow, or brown stipples on the leaves. The population increases in hot and dry conditions. Some insecticides cause spider mites to have more offspring due to the fact they are not insects.
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