European Red Mite

About European Red Mite

European Red Mite sucks cell contents from leaves, causing bronze discoloration, reduced vigour and fruit size.

How to spot it

Bronzed leaves with fine stippling. Red eggs on bark. Webbing under severe infestation.

Prevention

Apply dormant oil. Conserve predatory mites. Avoid broad-spectrum insecticides.

Organic treatment

Spray neem oil or insecticidal soap. Release predatory mites.