Since these mites are extremely tiny, almost transparent in color, and hide in buds, they are very difficult to find even with a magnifying glass. Mites are very difficult to control. Destroy heavily infected plants. Increase humidity of the remaining plants' environment, keep infested plants moderately moist at all times, and filter the sunlight falling on infested plants with filmy curtains. Apply less fertilizer.
Spray plants weekly with a weak soapy water solution to prevent reinfestation.
Foliar miticides should be applied at 7 to 10 day intervals. The leaves show cupping and slower growth. When an infected plant is brushed or moved, the winged adults are easily seen as they fly around. They resemble tiny winged moths. Destroy infected plants.