Home About Us Search Newsletters Weather / Climate Viticulture Pest management Scouting guide Publications Calendar of events Industry links Contacts Download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view pdf files.	Predatory mites Rufus Isaacs, MSU Entomology Home > Scouting guide> predatory mites   Predatory mites can be distinguished from pest mites by observing their movement. When disturbed, predators generally move more quickly than pest mites. A ratio of one predator to 10 pest mites is often sufficient for effective biological control. Predatory mites are white, orange or clear. Z. mali are bright yellow with orange markings and have a somewhat pointed posterior. Additional information About natural enemies (from Fruit Crop Ecology and Management)
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