Despite the rain, the drought continues.
As do the Two-Spotted Spider Mites.
Soybean fields that were sprayed for Spider Mites are being resprayed.
Spider Mites have also been found in irrigated corn fields.
Leaves appear bronzed and die quickly. This was a bottom leaf:
This was the ear leaf. At first glance, it could be confused with a disease, but a quick shake over white paper confirms Mites are present. Also, when walking in the corn, a dust floats up from the plants as they are disturbed. (And then you itch!)
It is important to keep the ear leaf healthy. If mites are found, treatment is recommended as Spider Mites thrive in hot temperatures and drought-stressed plants cannot tolerate added stress.
Thanks for Scouting with us!
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