Spidermite
Common Name
--Scientific Name
Tetranychus spp
Issue
Insect
Causes
Very hot and dry conditions. Destruction of natural enemies. Presence of highly infested crops in the vicinity. Insufficient water supply to crop.
Prevention
Cultural practices- monitoring field regularly, avoid planting next to infested fields, avoid water and nutrient stress, keep perennial hedges, uproot and burn infested plants reducing planting distance. Biological control- use of natural enemies eg. pred
Control
Biopesticides- neem extracts, soap spray, pyrethrum, flour preparations,glues. Physical control- Overhead irrigation. Pesticide use