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Hemp Russet Mites

Hemp Russet Mites

The hemp russet mite (Aculops cannabicola) is a member of the Eriophyoid mite family, and has emerged as a devastating pest in cannabis cultivation. The eriophyoids mite are unique among the acari: they have worm-like bodies (known as fusiform) and larvae and adults have 4 legs, not 8 like other mites. Eriophyoid mites are also microscopic; too small to be seen with the naked eye.

  • Swirski-Mite

    Swirski-Mite

    Instructions for Swirskii Bulk Bags & Tubes Keep containers horizontal and cool until use. Do …
    Use For Thrips, White Fly, Broad and Russet Mites, Two-Spotted Spider Mites,
    Species A. swirskii
    $134.36
  • Smaller sized white box of spical plus

    Spical PLUS Sachets

     Instructions for Mini Sachet Do not hang adjacent to heating pipes. Do not hang sachets wher…
    Use For Thrips, White Fly, Broad and Russet Mites, Two-Spotted Spider Mites,
    Species A. californicus
    $86.88
  • Large 1000ml bottle of thripex 50,000

    Thripex

    Instructions for Cucumeris Bulk Bags & Tubes Keep containers horizontal and cool until use. Do…
    Use For Thrips
    Species N. cucumeris
    $28.96
  • Medium 500ml bottle of spical 25,000

    Spical

    Instructions for Californicus Bulk Bags & Tubes Keep containers horizontal and cool until use.…
    Use For Two-Spotted Spider Mites
    Species A. californicus
    $127.41
  • Smaller sized box of 100 swirski-mite plus sachets

    Swirski-Mite PLUS Sachets

     Instructions for Mini Sachet Do not hang adjacent to heating pipes. Do not hang sachets wher…
    Use For Thrips, White Fly, Broad and Russet Mites, Two-Spotted Spider Mites,
    Species A. swirskii
    $73.82
  • Thripex V Bottle 50,000 count -Amblyseius cucumeris Natural Enemies Organic Chemical-Free Pest Control, Natural Hemp Russet Mites, Broad Mites, Thrips Control.

    Thripex-V

    Instructions for Cucumeris Bulk Bags & Tubes Keep containers horizontal and cool until use. Do…
    Use For Thrips, Mite Spp.
    Species N. cucumeris
    $34.75
  • Anso-Mite, large bucket of 125,000

    Anso-Mite

    Amblyseius andersoni feeds on russet mites, broad mites and two spot spider mites. They will also f…
    Use For Two-spotted spider mites, broad mites, russet mites
    Species A. andersoni
    $434.37
  • Isarid 2-lb or 10lb Bags - Mycoinsectide - Isaria fumosoroseus strain FE 9901 Natural Enemies Organic Chemical-Free Pest Control, Natural Spider Mites, Hemp Russet Mites, Broad Mites, Aphids, Root Aphids, Fungus Gnats, Mealybugs and Scale, Leafhopper, ThripsShop, Predators & Parasites, Nematodes, White Fly, Additional Cannabis PestsPredatory Mites Control.

    Isarid Mycoinsectide

    General information When to use Isarid? Apply at first symptoms of pest attack. Minimum 3 appli…
    Use For whitefly, aphids, thrips, mealybugs, fungus gnats, weevils, Lygus, leafhopper, Engytatus
    $199.99

FAQs About Hemp Russet Mites

How do you know if you have russet mites?

Hemp Russet Mites are a microscopic species that are difficult to detect before crop damage occurs. Initial symptoms of Russet Mite infestations include curled leaves, often with a silvery sheen on the underside. Eventually, these leaves will become brown and brittle. Russet Mites are impossible to see with the naked eye and require high powered magnification to properly identify (at least 60-80x magnification).

How long do russet mite eggs live?

Hemp Russet Mite eggs develop in as little as 3 days to a week depending on crop conditions. Adult Russet Mites can survive for up to a month with an adequate food supply and conditions.

What do russet mites look like?

Unlike most mite species, Russet Mites have an oblong or torpedo shaped body which resembles a microscopic larva or worm. Unlike most mite species, they only have two pairs of legs which face forward and their abdomen is elongated. They are unable to be seen by the naked eye.

Where do you find russet mites?

Russet Mite populations usually develop in heavily trafficked areas of the crop, hitchhiking on employees clothing or tools. They can also spread through air currents and land near the top of the canopy.

How do you kill russet mites?

Russet Mites are fed upon by various natural enemies, most notably the generalist predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii. Early detection and control is key since this pest is easily spread by crop activities throughout a facility. Preventative releases of Swirskii or other natural enemies can help keep pest development at bay. Various products such as Sulfur and Hydrogen Peroxide are also commonly utilized but may not be an option in certain stages of plant growth.

Questions About Hemp Russet Mites?

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