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Predator mite attacking a spider mite. The biological control of spider mites reduces the need for mite-controlling chemicals and saves growers millions in integrated pest management costs. (Credit: David Biddinger/Penn State)
PENN STATE (US)—The control of spider mites, which damage tree leaves, reduce fruit quality and cost growers millions of dollars in the use of pesticide and oil spraying, is being biologically controlled in Pennsylvania apple orchards with two tiny insects known to be natural predators. Continue…
