Abstract

Two species of spider mite, namely the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) and the carmine spider mite (Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boisduval)), are serious pests of plants grown under glass or polythene. Plants damaged include cucumber, dwarf French bean, pepper, strawberry, tomato, carnation, chrysanthemum and rose; also arum lily, hydrangea, orchids and many pot plants as well as stone fruits and vines.

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