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Citrus => Citrus General Discussion => Topic started by: nullroar on January 01, 2022, 04:14:52 PM

Title: Pathogen ID?
Post by: nullroar on January 01, 2022, 04:14:52 PM

Got this on some of my citrangequats and other trifoliate hybrids. Any ID?
(https://i.postimg.cc/DWqtbN64/1-FE446-E8-FC26-41-EE-ADFD-9-B4-C272-A163-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWqtbN64)

Title: Re: Pathogen ID?
Post by: Vlad on January 01, 2022, 05:13:50 PM

Looks like spider mites to me.

Title: Re: Pathogen ID?
Post by: Millet on January 01, 2022, 05:46:13 PM

Vlad is correct.  It does certainly look like spider mites.  You can eliminate the mites with a horticultural oil spray, or neem oil spray, or even with a VERY thorough water spray.  If you use water I would recommend three water sprays to be sure that you got them all.  You should be able to see the spider mites with a magnifying lens.