Common crops affected
Why it matters
They stunt and deform growing points and downgrade fruit, and because they're invisible the damage is usually advanced before it's diagnosed. Early treatment of new growth is essential.
When it appears
Warm conditions and protected culture; concentrated on shoot tips.
How to identify it
- Twisted, glazed, bronzed new growth at shoot tips
- Distorted buds and leaves — no webbing
- Damage concentrated on the newest growth
How to manage it
- Confirm with a hand lens or lab — symptoms mimic disease.
- Remove the worst distorted tips.
- Spray MultiMite Control onto new growth; repeat to catch generations.
Recommended Vegalab program
| Role | Product | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Primary control | MultiMite Control | Broad-spectrum mite control |
| Companion | Spider Mite Control | Mixed mite pressure |
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