Spider Mite in Brinjal

Pest● mediumStage 5: Fruiting Stage

SYMPTOMS

Feeding injury often gives the top surfaces a mottled or spckled, dull appearance. Leaves then turn yellow and drop. Large populations produce visible webbing that can completely cover the leaves. In the field, spider mites are favoured by hot dry weather, which also aggravates injury by stressing the plant. Leaf discoloration: Leaves may turn yellow, gray, or bronze. They may also develop small white to reddish-brown spots, called stippling or speckling. Leaf distortion: Leaves may curl. Webbing: Spider mites produce silken webs that can cover leaves and flowers. Browning petals: Spider mites can cause the petals of open flowers to brown and wither. Corky tissue: Affected fruits may have corky tissue