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Pests
Spider Mites on Grape Leaves
Commonly affects: Vitis vinifera, V. labrusca (Grape)
Fine yellow-bronze stippling spreads across leaves, with fine webbing visible in heavier infestations during hot, dry weather.
Potential Causes
- 1Hot, dry conditions accelerating mite reproduction
- 2Dusty foliage providing a hospitable surface
- 3Drought-stressed vines being more vulnerable to heavy infestation
Solution Steps
- 1Rinse foliage thoroughly with a strong water spray
- 2Apply a miticide or insecticidal soap for active infestations
- 3Keep vines consistently watered during hot, dry spells
- 4Introduce predatory mites for persistent, large-scale infestations
Prevention Tip
Drought-stressed vines see the fastest spider mite population explosions â consistent irrigation through hot spells is a key preventive measure.
