Hello, my name is Ron Camechis and I live in central Florida. I am a new member and this is my first post. A few years back, I purchased a dwarf Lychee tree and planted it in my back yard. It grew fast, and produced fruit every year until this last one. I noticed leaves curling up and thought I would have to treat the tree. Well, I procrastinated and it didn't take long for the whole tree to be infected. A few weeks ago, I researched the damage and found that the Erinose Mite was the culprit. Then I researched the treatment. Sounds too intense for me so I have decided to remove the tree, and since I loved the fruit off of the Loquat trees I had at my last home, I purchased two nice ones. I am waiting to remove the Lychee, and for spring to plant the Loquats. My question is, do these mites also eat Loquat trees? If so, do I need to wait a specific time between removal of the Lychee and the planting of the Loquats? What is the best path forward. Thanks for any help and suggestions, Ron
