7/2/2013 - By Harrell's

As the heat and dry weather continues, so does mite pressure. There are many effective products labeled for mite control, but there is no “silver bullet” for controlling them.

As a grower, you face two main challenges when controlling mites: (1) obtaining thorough spray coverage in dense plant canopies and (2) developing an effective rotational strategy that utilizes products with different modes of action and avoids problems with resistance. Product selection and application timing is also important and must coincide with an insect’s life stage for successful mite control.

With this in mind, Syngenta created the following Miticide Rotation presentation. It focuses on the basics of mite control strategies and provides valuable information and recommendations for controlling mites, including recommendations for the products best suited for each insect life stage, varying spray rotations, and different application strategies.

Take a moment to review this information.  We believe it can give you the fresh perspective you need to develop your mite control program for the upcoming season.

By Pablo Perez, Syngenta. More articles related to the ornamental, lawn & landscape and golf industries are available at Syngenta's GreenCast web site.