Pests
Spider mites
Identify Spider mites: symptoms, possible causes, prevention, and practical actions for 42 affected plants. Fine webbing on the underside of leaves
Spider mites is relevant across 42 plant profiles on Wild-Wuchs. In the data it is most often linked with Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Apple, Aronia, Cynara scolymus. Typical signs include: Fine webbing on the underside of leaves For gardeners, early diagnosis, suitable growing conditions, and gentle action matter most: Avoid drought stress
Plants
42
Category
Fruit, Fruit vegetables, Herbs, Leafy vegetables, Legumes
Risk
medium, low, mittel
Synonyms
Mites, Red-spider-mites, Spinnmilben, Tetranychidae, mites, red-spider-mites, spinnmilben, tetranychidae
Scientific name
Tetranychus urticae
Overview
Symptoms
- Fine webbing on the underside of leaves
- Small, pale speckles on leaves
- Reduced growth
Damage
- Silvery-grey stippling on leaves
- yellow or silvery spots
Prevention
- Avoid drought stress
- Regularly misting plants
- Maintain high humidity
Organic control
- Increase humidity (especially in greenhouses)
- Hosing off with water
- Beneficial insects (predatory mites)
Season
- Summer, especially during dry, warm weather.
- peak infestation June–September
Affected plants
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FAQ
How do I recognize Spider mites?
Fine webbing on the underside of leaves
What causes Spider mites?
Causes often relate to site conditions, weather, care, plant density, or pest pressure.
How can I prevent Spider mites?
Avoid drought stress
What helps against Spider mites?
Increase humidity (especially in greenhouses)
Which plants are affected?
Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Apple, Aronia, Cynara scolymus, Eggplant, Tree spinach, Satureja, Rubus, butternut squash, Chayote, Common Fig
When does Spider mites usually appear?
Summer, especially during dry, warm weather.