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Spider mites
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Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Spider mites
Minor Pest Description
They can damage maize from the seedling stage to maturity. The presence of small, faint yellow blotches on the lower leaves is an indication of spider mite injury. As the colonies of mites increase in size they cause the lower leaves to become dry. The mites then migrate to the upper leaves. In Africa several species of spider mites have been reported on maize (mainly Tetranychus spp. and Olygonichus spp.). In Kenya, they are occasionally found on maize, but usually they are not of economic importance.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Provide good growing conditions for the crop.
- Conserve natural enemies. Predatory mites and anthocorid bugs usually control spider mites.
Minor Pest Position
15
Minor Pest Firstcontent
123
Pest Type
insect
Host Plants
Maize (Revised)
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