Lycopersicon esculentum mini Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation

Spider mites thrive in the warm, dry conditions often experienced by mini tomatoes. They pierce plant cells to feed, leaving behind fine silken webbing as they create protective colonies on the undersides of leaves.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper underneath a leaf and tap the leaf sharply to see if tiny specks fall onto the paper.

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1 Apply an organic insecticide to eliminate the spider mite population and destroy eggs, larvae, and adults.

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2 Increase humidity around the plant and ensure the soil remains consistently moist, as spider mites thrive in dry environments.

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3 Prune and dispose of heavily infested leaves to prevent the mites from spreading to healthy parts of the tomato plant.

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Tetranychus urticae (European Red Spider Mite)

A specific species of mite that is highly prevalent in greenhouse-grown mini tomatoes. The webbing often appears more dense around new growth and tender stems during periods of low humidity.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of young, tender leaves for tiny reddish or yellowish dots that indicate feeding sites.

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1 Apply an organic miticide to eliminate the spider mite population and destroy eggs, larvae, and adults.

Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz

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$10

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2 Increase ambient humidity around the plant to make the environment less hospitable for mite reproduction.

Flora Premium Plant Mister

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3 Prune and dispose of heavily infested leaves or stems to prevent the mites from spreading to healthy parts of the plant.

Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears

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High Humidity / Mold Growth

While less common for 'webbing,' certain fungal hyphae can appear as fine, fuzzy white filaments on tomato foliage in stagnant, overly moist air. This is often mistaken for mite webbing but lacks the structural silk strength of arachnids.

Common

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How to confirm: Check if the 'webbing' is localized to damp areas and if it disappears when the area is wiped with a dry cloth.

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1 Apply a fungicide to eliminate fungal hyphae and prevent the spread of mold across the foliage.