Spider mites
Common Name
--Scientific Name
Oligonychus spp.
Issue
--Causes
These mites are more damaging to the 'Haas' variety; 'Fuerte' variety is less affected
Prevention
Conserve natural enemies provided the natural enemies are not killed by application of pesticides
Control
Wash the leaves with water using high-pressure hoses. This helps to reduce the mite populations. Irrigate and fertilise adequately heavily infested trees to maintain the flush of new growth that occurs after leaf shed due to mite attack. Care should be ta