Epitrimeris spp. and others
Pest description and crop damage Very tiny, white, worm-shaped mites found along stem and needle bases. Infested foliage turns olive-green and older needles drop prematurely.
Management-chemical control
Biology and distribution of this mite is not well understood. Apply when new growth is 1 inch or less.
- abamectin (Avid, Minx and others) (Group 6)-Some abamectin formulations are restricted use pesticides.
- carbaryl (Sevin and others) (Group 1A)
- fenazaquin (Magister and Magus miticide) (Group 21)
- fenpyroximate (Akari 5SC) (Group 21)
- horticultural oil (Omni Supreme, 440 Superior Oil, Ultra-Pure Oil and others)-Test for phytotoxicity for any new product prior to widespread use. Some formulations are OMRI-listed for organic production.
- spirodiclofen (Envidor) (Group 23)