The damage caused by this mite is similar to winter-kill. Webbing is an additional sign that injury is caused by the Banks grass mite. In California, mites seldom cause sufficient damage to be of concern. Both brown wheat mite and Banks grass mite cause the greatest injury to water-stressed grain. A timely irrigation will usually alleviate the problem.
Crop rotation is detrimental to the winter grain mite.
Application of chemicals for aphid control may lead to a build-up of mites, however, leading to the occasional need for an acaricide. For use on wheat only. Do not make more than 2 applications. Do not graze within 14 days. The Regents of the University of California.