Spider Mites Are Showing Up

There is another tiny pest causing huge problems in farm country.  University of Missouri Extension Agronomist Heather Benedict says the current weather conditions help increase the spider mite population.

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Damage is typically first noticed near the edges of fields.

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It is important to use a product specifically taylored for mites. Many insecticides and fungicides don’t effect the tiny arachnid and could be the cause for an increase in their population.