Pest
Red spider miteSpeckled leaves with fine webbing
Leaves go pale and finely speckled, with fine webbing underneath. Worst in hot, dry greenhouses.
When it shows up: Summer, under cover
What to do
Mist the leaves and wet the greenhouse floor on hot days.
Pick off badly affected leaves.
A predatory mite, bought online, works well under cover.
Not quite it?
These look similar. Compare the photos.
Crops it affects
Catch it early next time
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