Camellia Tea Mite
Presenter: Judy Horton
Episode: 19
1st September 2007
Camellias have been described as the queen of flowers. Although where does that leaves roses which are often also given that title, but there is no doubt that camellias are very much loved. And their ability to produce flowers in the shade makes them useful as well as beautiful. There is a huge range of hundreds; different shapes, sizes and amazing colours.
But sadly in recent years a new pest has been found spoiling the leaves of camellias. It is sometimes called tea mite, because the tea we drink is made from the leaves of a variety of camellia it also can go by the name ribbed mite, as the damage runs down the main rib of the leaf.
Like other mites this pest is so small it is difficult to see but the discolouration and damage is unmistakable. Treat with a miticide, like Natrasoap, it is really easy to mix following the directions, make sure you thoroughly cover both sides of the leaves. Then feed the plants to encourage lots of healthy new growth.
A final tip that could help stop this pest from taking hold. Is to spray water regularly through the leaves and keep them moist and humid all the time. Ribbed tea mites really hate getting wet so this simple trick will help keep them away from your camellia plants.
Products Featured:
Natrasoap Mite & Insect Spray
Episode: 19
1st September 2007
Camellias have been described as the queen of flowers. Although where does that leaves roses which are often also given that title, but there is no doubt that camellias are very much loved. And their ability to produce flowers in the shade makes them useful as well as beautiful. There is a huge range of hundreds; different shapes, sizes and amazing colours.
But sadly in recent years a new pest has been found spoiling the leaves of camellias. It is sometimes called tea mite, because the tea we drink is made from the leaves of a variety of camellia it also can go by the name ribbed mite, as the damage runs down the main rib of the leaf.
Like other mites this pest is so small it is difficult to see but the discolouration and damage is unmistakable. Treat with a miticide, like Natrasoap, it is really easy to mix following the directions, make sure you thoroughly cover both sides of the leaves. Then feed the plants to encourage lots of healthy new growth.
A final tip that could help stop this pest from taking hold. Is to spray water regularly through the leaves and keep them moist and humid all the time. Ribbed tea mites really hate getting wet so this simple trick will help keep them away from your camellia plants.
Products Featured:
Natrasoap Mite & Insect Spray
- For control of mites, aphids, thrips, mealybug, whitefly.
- Can be used on vegetables, fruit trees, ornamentals, and pot plants.
- Low toxic soap based spay, suitable for organic growers.
- Soap coats the insect causing suffocation and desiccation.
- Minimal risk to beneficial insects.
- Easy to use.
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