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Solving Spider Mite Problems on Landscape Ornamentals

Jack DeAngelis, Extension Entomologist
Department of Entomology, Oregon State University

Many landscape and ornamental plants
are attacked by spider mites. Some years are
worse than others, in bad years mites can kill
or deform plants. Fortunately, spider mites
and their damage are easy to recognize once
you have learned the tell-tale signs.
The mites are very small (about 1/50"),
generally dark green to black but occasionally
yellow to red in color. They live in colonies
that may be covered with fine webbing.
Spider mites feed on leaf surfaces, usually
on the underside near the main leaf vein.
Their feeding removes the green leaf color
leaving behind a speckled or "stippled" appearance.
Severe infestations cause bronzing
and leaf drop.


The spruce spider mite (the pest of arborvitae,
Douglas-fir, Alberta spruce and other
conifers), however, can be a problem in the
spring and fall as well. As a rule, spider
mites are more damaging when plants are
water stressed or lack nutrients, damage will
be worse in dry years.

What To Do

Keep plants well-maintained. Plants that
are adequately watered and fertilized more
easily withstand spider mite damage. Give
plants plenty of elbow room to grow as
crowding will lead to spider mite outbreaks
and other pest problems.
The best control for spider mites is to use a
chemical insecticide to stop an outbreak of
spider mites and protect a valued landscape
plant. Many products are available to homeowners
but only the following materials and
methods are recommended at this time.

STEP 1: Pick a sunny, warm day. In the morning hose off the mite infested
plants to remove as many mites and
eggs as possible. This washing will remove
dust, dirt and other debris that favors mites
as well. Use high water pressure, but be
careful not to damage the plant.

STEP 2: Mix up a spray control solution and spray, Be sure to apply completely, under the leaves as well.
Morning and evening applications are preferred.

STEP 3: you should repeat
STEPS 1 and 2 about once a week until
spider mites are under control. Do not apply
overhead watering to plants treated because these chemicals may be
washed off leaf surfaces.

As mentioned above, the spruce spider
mite prefers the cooler parts of the year.
Eggs are deposited in the fall and don't
hatch until the following spring. As such,
early season control of the "over-wintering"
eggs can be achieved

*In many ornamental settings the aesthetic threshold plays a more immediate role relative to management action. The aesthetic threshold is the damage level that is unacceptable to the viewer, even though plant health may not be threatened.

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