Scout for winter grain mite early in the morning or during cool, cloudy weather when this mite is most likely to be visible. Check for mites under crust and clods on the surface of moist soil under wheat plants. Under hot, dry conditions, scout several inches under the soil. Little is known about winter grain mite management. Infestations probably should exceed several mites per plant before chemical treatment is considered.
Crop rotation is important.
Leaves with tightly rolled edges. Heavily infested Crops have a droughty appearance, or a yellowish to bronzed discoloration. Leaves chlorotic, small plants may be killed. Damaged areas on larger plants may have a bright yellow appearance. Infested plants in the fall are often near drying corn.