Spider mites are serious pests in both yard and houseplants. They typically produce chlorosis [yellowing of leaves] in plants, thus reducing growth and often killing the plant. Pesticides often kill mites' predators, causing a secondary population explosion. Discusses prevention, biological, and chemical control. Full color photographs. Note: The law requires that pesticides be used as the label directs. 4 pages.
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Title
Managing Spider Mites in the Home Environment
Creators
Arthur L. Antonelli (Author)
D. F. Mayer (Author)
Carrie R. Foss (Author)
Carl H. Shanks (Author)
Academic Unit
Publications, WSU Extension
Series
Extension bulletin (Washington State University. Extension); EB1750
Publisher
Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
Identifiers
99900502008201842
Copyright
In copyright ; openAccess ; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ ; http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess