Symptom of damage:
- Adults and nymphs presence on the lower surface of leaves.
- The colony is found under white webs.
- Feed on lower surface of arecanut leaves.
Management:
- Removal of heavily infested and dried leaves and burning
- Spraying under surfaces of leaves and crown with Rogor (1.5 ml/litre)
- Repeat spraying at an interval of 15-20 days
| Mite infestation: Reddening of leaves |