Efficacy of Pesticides for Control of Citrus Red Mite, 2014

Heavy densities of citrus red mite can affect tree health, yield, and fruit quality. Various rates of pesticides were applied in a block of lemons at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center, Exeter, California. Treatments diluted in 200 gpa water were applied to eight trees per treatment using a 100 gal high pressure D30 diaphragm pump sprayer with mechanical agitation …