Carmine Spider Mites
Scientific Name: Tetranychus cinnabarinus
Disease Type: Insect
Plants Affected: Papaya, Taro, Naupaka
Symptom:
- Stippling with little dots appear on upper surface of leaf
- Leaves become bleached, discolored
- Silk webbing visible on leaves
Control:
- Natural predators such as ladybird beetles or predatory mites
- Apply appropriate sulfur sprays
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