It infests the leaves, which turn orange, giving the plant a generally unhealthy appearance. Sometimes the mites form webs, which more or less enclose the foliage. Among the compounds registered for control of this pest in Connecticut are insecticidal soap and ultrafine horticultural oil. Spraying with either product will give sufficient control if applied at least twice at 7-10 day intervals. Special care should be taken with soap or oil to obtain thorough spray coverage, because they only work on contact.
Commercial growers can use hexythiazox or abamectin in greenhouses.
Consult the labels for dosage rates and safety precautions.