Plant Diagnostics

Honey locust spider mite - Platytetranychus multidigituli

Description

Tiny (1 mm) orange mite, turning pale yellow to green as they mature.

Damage

Upper surface of leaves have white to yellow stippled or flecked appearance. Heavy infestations may cause foliage to brown and die.

Remarks

Apply early in the spring at budbreak to control mites, plantbugs, and leafhoppers.

Chemical Controls

Abamectin
Signal Word: Warning
Pesticide Class: Avermectin
Bifenazate
Signal Word: Caution
Pesticide Class: Miticide (Unknown MOA)
Deltamethrin
Signal Word: Caution
Pesticide Class: Synthetic pyrethroid
Etoxazole
Signal Word: Caution
Pesticide Class: Mite growth inhibitor
Imidacloprid+Bifenthrin
Signal Word: Caution
Pesticide Class: Neonicotinoid, Synthetic pyrethroid
Lambda-Cyhalothrin
Signal Word: Caution
Pesticide Class: Synthetic pyrethroid
Spiromesifen
Signal Word: Caution
Pesticide Class: Lipid biosynthesis inhibitor
Ultra-fine oil
Signal Word: Caution
Pesticide Class: Horticultural oil

Locations Affected

leaves

Plant Environment

outdoors

Scouting Season:

April - Mid , April - Late , May - Early , May - Mid

Plants Affected


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