Lots and Lots of Lewis mites! (And how to go about controlling them in poinsettia).

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Lewis mite.  Photo from University of California.

You know how I just wrote a post on how you need to look out for unprecedented mealybug infestations in your crop this year?  Well I lied!  Now you need to look out for mealybug AND unusually high numbers of Lewis mites!

Read further for what consultants have been seeing out in the greenhouse and for effective control strategies.

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