for those that know.. for the last 2 years.. ive had a massive problem that has attacked my plants... it is a killer.. and i feel bad since i have helped spread it by sharing my plants with local friends.. coworkers.. its disheartening.. and ive thought about not growing.. possibly...
here are the results
PATHOLOGY RESULTS: PEPPER PLANT
Examination of the above mentioned specimen delivered to our pathology laboratory on November 11, identified the
following organisms:
Tissues examined and cultured: roots, crown, stems, and leaves
Pathogens (disease causing organisms) isolated and/or insects identified: the malformed leaves were heavily infested with Eriophyid mites.
No culturable plant pathogens were isolated from the stems and crown. Pythium spp. was isolated from the roots.
Comments and Recommendations
The Eriophyid mites are extremely small, vermiform, and very difficult to find without the aid of a dissecting microscope. Eriophyid mites are easy to overlook and not all miticides provide good control, which is why this pest often gets out of hand before it is discovered. Systemic miticides such as Pylon® , Avid® , Judo® , and TetraSan® are known to provide good control. Wettable sulfur is known to be highly effective in controlling some eriophyid mites, but remember that sulfur can by phytotoxic when applied above 900 F, or when the leaves are wet. We strongly
recommend that you consult with your preferred agrochemical provider for specific product advice, and that a few plants be tested first to check for potential phytotoxicity before making broad applications of any product. Aside from managing soil moisture, judicious applications of appropriate fungicides can also be helpful in controlling pythium. Products with active ingredients such as mefenoxam, fosetyl-aluminum, phosphorus acid derivatives like phosphite, dimethomorph, and fenamidone, are routinely used. Check with your preferred agrochemical provider for a specific product recommendation.
here is a photo of the issues that ive dealt with... if you have these symptoms.. kill them all. kill all the plants
here are the results
PATHOLOGY RESULTS: PEPPER PLANT
Examination of the above mentioned specimen delivered to our pathology laboratory on November 11, identified the
following organisms:
Tissues examined and cultured: roots, crown, stems, and leaves
Pathogens (disease causing organisms) isolated and/or insects identified: the malformed leaves were heavily infested with Eriophyid mites.
No culturable plant pathogens were isolated from the stems and crown. Pythium spp. was isolated from the roots.
Comments and Recommendations
The Eriophyid mites are extremely small, vermiform, and very difficult to find without the aid of a dissecting microscope. Eriophyid mites are easy to overlook and not all miticides provide good control, which is why this pest often gets out of hand before it is discovered. Systemic miticides such as Pylon® , Avid® , Judo® , and TetraSan® are known to provide good control. Wettable sulfur is known to be highly effective in controlling some eriophyid mites, but remember that sulfur can by phytotoxic when applied above 900 F, or when the leaves are wet. We strongly
recommend that you consult with your preferred agrochemical provider for specific product advice, and that a few plants be tested first to check for potential phytotoxicity before making broad applications of any product. Aside from managing soil moisture, judicious applications of appropriate fungicides can also be helpful in controlling pythium. Products with active ingredients such as mefenoxam, fosetyl-aluminum, phosphorus acid derivatives like phosphite, dimethomorph, and fenamidone, are routinely used. Check with your preferred agrochemical provider for a specific product recommendation.
here is a photo of the issues that ive dealt with... if you have these symptoms.. kill them all. kill all the plants