Management Of Spider Mites In Rose
Rose Spider Mites are one of the most common pests of rose crops worldwide, causing damage to leaves, stems and flowers. They are tiny arachnids that feed on the sap of rose plants, leading to wilting, yellowing and stunted growth of the plant. The mite causes economic damage to roses across the world. Rose spider mites are most active in warm and dry weather and populations can build up quickly in these conditions. This article will explore the causes, symptoms and management measures for controlling rose spider mites.
Rose Spider Mites are a type of sap feeder, which feeds on the sap of the rose plants.
Scientific Name: Tetranychus urticae
Rose Spider Mites are widely distributed in India, affecting rose crops in major rose-growing states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Rose spider mites are a common pest of rose crops and can cause significant damage if not managed effectively. To control these pests, an integrated approach that combines several management strategies is necessary.
Chemical measures include the application of commercial insecticides to control rose spider mites. Insecticides that can be used to control are mentioned below,
Product Name | Technical Content | Dosage |
Abacin Insecticide | Abamectin 1.9% EC | 0.7 ml/lit of water |
Omite Insecticide | Propargite 57% EC | 2 ml /lit of water |
Intrepid insecticide | Chlorfenapyr 10% SC | 2 ml/lit of water |
Maiden Insecticide | Hexythiazox 5.45% EC | 1 ml/lit of water |
Oberon Insecticide | Spiromesifen 22.9% SC | 0.3 ml /lit of water |
Kunoichi Insecticide | Cyenopyrafen 30% SC | 0.5 ml/lit of water |
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