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Chrysanthemum Pico Diablo Fine Webbing
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Chrysanthemum Pico Diablo – Fine Webbing

Why does your Chrysanthemum Pico Diablo have fine webbing? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Jump to cause: Two-Spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae) Tetranychus cynaridis (Chrysanthemum Mite) Cheeseman's Mites or other Eriophyid Mites

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Two-Spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae)

This is the most common cause of fine webbing on Chrysanthemums. These arachnids thrive in hot, dry conditions and create silk webs to protect themselves and their eggs while feeding on the plant's sap.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper under a leaf and tap it sharply to see if tiny moving dots drop off.
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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic insecticide/miticide to kill existing mites, larvae, and eggs.
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2 Increase humidity and reduce heat around the plant, as spider mites thrive in hot, dry environments.
3 Use yellow sticky traps to capture adult mites and monitor for any new infestations.
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Tetranychus cynaridis (Chrysanthemum Mite)

Specific to many Chrysanthemum varieties, these mites can cause webbing and stippling. They are particularly aggressive during periods of low humidity.

Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of leaves for small, pale moving specks alongside the webbing.
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1 Apply an organic miticide or insecticide spray to the plant to eliminate the mites and their eggs.
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2 Increase local humidity around the plant to make the environment less favorable for mite reproduction.
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3 Inspect the undersides of leaves and wipe them with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and mites.
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Cheeseman's Mites or other Eriophyid Mites

While less likely to produce large visible webs than spider mites, some eriophyid species can cause structural distortions and fine silk traces on delicate spider mum foliage.

Common
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How to confirm: Check for tiny, elongated mite bodies and abnormal leaf swelling or galling.
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1 Treat the plant with an organic miticide or insecticide spray to eliminate the mites and any remaining eggs.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$10
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2 Inspect the undersides of leaves and surrounding foliage for any additional fine silk or structural distortions.
3 Isolate the affected plant from your other greenery to prevent the mites from spreading to healthy plants.
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