Advisors say natural mite control now a days in orchards is pretty effective, and growers who are treating for mites are killing those insects off.
Mite Treatments May Be Unnecessary
Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says they are fairly sure about how effective six-spotted thrips can be at mite management in almond orchards. Tollerup says Growers need to wait through some signs of mite damage before those natural controls move in.