SPSS 3995 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Encarsia Formosa, Spider Mite, Whitefly
17 May 2019
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*notice how all slides are in the same format presenting the identification, where to look, how to prevent and how to control for each pest: spider mites. They are very small and one of the most destructive pests in a growing space. Found on the undersides of leaves; misting can show their webbing (hence the name spider) Stipples = tiny light-colored leaf spot that can be grey-white to yellow in coloration. Predatory mites and other biological controls should be established before spider mite populations (biological controls are preventative measures); after they are established you will only be able to remove them through complete plant removal & disinfection: whiteflies. If you bump a plant and insects are noticed you likely have . Wasps are attracted to hid lights fly to their death so you want to put these wasps deep into the canopy to shade plant and prevent premature death.
