Date: Sun, 05 Jan 1997 21:16:34 -0800 From: Russell Elliott <relliott@geocities.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg129$foo@default> Subject: Red Spider mite?
Hi everyone,
I was looking at my collection today, and to my horror,
a good 50% of my VFTS were looking very sickly. Looking
at them closely, most of the new traps that were emerging
were dead, along with most of the old leaves. To be honest,
I first noticed that they appeared to have more dead leaves
than normal about three weeks ago.
Anyway, I *think* the problem is red spider mite. The leaves
appear to have had their tissue "gouged" out (I'm only talking
about cuts about 1mm in length) and they appear flecked with
dead patches. I have also noticed tiny red dots on the plants.
Since I can't find my hand lens, I cant quite make out what
exactly these are.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any biological or environmental
control that is effective on them. I don't want to use Rogor,
as that chemical badly set back my entire Sarracenia collection,
and it is only now that they are just about recovered.
Thanks,
Russell Elliott
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