University of Florida/IFAS Scientists Provide Insight on Hemp Mites for Growers
The latest information on mites known to attack hemp plants in Florida has been released by University of Florida scientists.
For growers contemplating — and who have begun — growing hemp as part of farm trials associated with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Industrial Hemp Pilot Project, this latest release focuses on lessons learned and provides detailed information on three major groups of mites. The mites, which can be lethal to hemp grown in Florida fields and greenhouses, are hemp russet mites, broad mites and spider mites.
“These pests can attack hemp by distorting growth, causing defoliation and even killing plants,” said Lance Osborne, a professor of entomology at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center. “The video explores the most important groups of mites, how to identify them, latest research available on chemical and biological control methods and more.”
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