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A Predatory Mite Species for Controlling Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries
27108A Predatory Mite Species for Controlling Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberrieshttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS245Photographs and information on the mite, Neoseiulus californicus, its life cycle, biology and use as a biological control agent.Biology > Strawberry > Pests and DiseasesMar 29, 2008
These diseases do not generally cause significant economic damage. Photographs and diagrams showing leaf scorch, leaf spot and leaf blight, the symptoms of each and control measures.
Information on this disease caused by Colletotrichum acutatum or C. gloeosporioides, the symptoms, with photographs of leaf, stem, flower and fruit, the disease cycle and management.
Strawberries are sometimes attacked by a group of beetles collectively known as root weevils. Insecticidal nematodes can provide a biological control for these.
Photograph of diseased plant, with illustrations of some other common root problems, and information on the causal organism, Verticillium albo-atrum, and control measures.