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Broad Mites: signs and treatment in Jamaica
Microscopic mites that inject toxic saliva, severely stunting new growth. PlantArmor's crop guides list broad mites as a common problem on scotch bonnet pepper and papaya.
Signs to look for
- Downward curling and hardening of new leaves
- Leaves appear bronzed, shiny, and stiff
- Stunted terminal growth
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise broad mites?
Microscopic mites that inject toxic saliva, severely stunting new growth. The signs to look for: Downward curling and hardening of new leaves. Leaves appear bronzed, shiny, and stiff. Stunted terminal growth.
What should I do about broad mites?
Apply Abamectin, Spiromesifen (Oberon), or Sulfur. Ensure complete coverage of leaf undersides. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by broad mites in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list broad mites as a common problem on scotch bonnet pepper and papaya.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.