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WHAT IS AND HOW TO ELIMINATE
Citrus Red Mite
Panonychus Citri
Pathogen:
Insect
Type:
Risk to the plant:
INTERMEDIATE
DESCRIPTION
WHO CAUSES IT?
Tetranychus urticae, known as the red spider, is a small mite that belongs to the family Tetranychidae. It is characterized by its tiny size, its reddish color and its ability to weave fine cobwebs on plants. These mites are sap suckers, causing leaf damage and reducing the overall health of the plant. Additionally, they reproduce quickly in hot, dry conditions, making them difficult pests to control.
SYMPTOMS
In citrus, spider mites can cause visible leaf damage such as mottling, discoloration, and necrosis. They can also weaken the plant, reduce its growth and reduce the quality and quantity of the fruits.
• Mottling and discoloration of leaves.
• Necrosis and death of tissues.
• General weakening of the plant.
• Reduction in the quality and quantity of fruits.
• Presence of fine cobwebs on the leaves and shoots.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
20°C - 30°C
40% - 70%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Direct contact, wind, transport of plant material.
HOW TO REMOVE IT?
Home remedies
There are no home treatments
Chemical treatments
• ORANGE OIL 60g/L [ME] P/S
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 54.6% [EW] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 83% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [97862-82-3]) 80% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL 83% [EC] P/V
• PHENPIROXIMATE 5.12% [SC] P/V
• HEXITIAZOX 10% [WP] P/P
• HEXITIAZOX 25.13% [SC] P/V
• TAU-FLUVALINATE 24% [EW] P/V
Authorized treatments in organic farming
• ORANGE OIL 60g/L [ME] P/S
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 54.6% [EW] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 83% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [97862-82-3]) 80% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL 83% [EC] P/V
Insect allies
EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THIS PEST
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Effective against all types of fungi
• Regular inspection of plants to detect early infestations.
• Use of horticultural oils or specific acaricides.
• Introduction of natural enemies such as predatory mites.
• Maintain a clean environment with good air circulation.
• Avoid continued use of the same acaricides to prevent resistance.
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