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Spider Mites: signs and treatment in Jamaica
Tiny arachnids that explode in population during hot, dry weather. PlantArmor's crop guides list spider mites as a common problem on tomato.
Signs to look for
- Fine, dusty webbing on leaf undersides
- Yellow stippling or bronzing of leaves
- Rapid leaf drop
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise spider mites?
Tiny arachnids that explode in population during hot, dry weather. The signs to look for: Fine, dusty webbing on leaf undersides. Yellow stippling or bronzing of leaves. Rapid leaf drop.
What should I do about spider mites?
Apply Miticides (Abamectin, Oberon). Increase humidity and wash plants with forceful water sprays. 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 spider mites in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list spider mites as a common problem on tomato.
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.