Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass mites are Eriophyid mites. Also, eriophyid mites only have 4 legs as compared to 8 found on noneriophyid mites. A microscope or hand lens is necessary to see details used to separate eriophyid mites from noneriophyid mites. It is assumed that the developmental sequences for zoysiagrass mites is similar.
Damage tends to be concentrated in shady areas.
This appears as a very thin yellowish edge to the leaf. Beyond the unnatural look, serious damage to zoysiagrass turf is considered rare. However, zoysiagrass mites reportedly may hinder seed production. Chemical control of eriophyid mites is possible, but difficult.