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Spinach Crown Mite

Rhizoglyphus spp.

Arachnid
Damage Signs

Crown mites may damage sprouting seeds, seedlings before or after emergence, or older plants. They feed primarily on newly expanding leaves at the heart of the plant. Their ability to injure the crop decreases as plants get larger and as plants grow rapidly. The damage appears as deformed leaves or as small holes in expanding leaves.

Identification

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Control Methods

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Type

Arachnid

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