{"id":117099,"date":"2023-04-13T15:05:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T13:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/?p=117099"},"modified":"2023-08-18T12:41:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T10:41:23","slug":"at-what-temperature-do-red-spider-mites-die","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/at-what-temperature-do-red-spider-mites-die\/","title":{"rendered":"At what temperature do red spider mites die?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are too many causes that may affect cannabis crops such as infestations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/high-temperatures-infestations\/\">High temperatures and infestations<\/a> tend to go hand in hand when it comes to summer crops. One of the <strong>most common and difficult to get rid of are red spider mites<\/strong>. The survival and reproduction of red spider mites are influenced by different factors, including the temperature. Thus, we must know <strong>at what temperature do red spider mites die<\/strong> and how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a98b73a97959\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a98b73a97959\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/at-what-temperature-do-red-spider-mites-die\/#What_are_red_spider_mites\" >What are red spider mites?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/at-what-temperature-do-red-spider-mites-die\/#Red_spider_mite_characteristics\" >Red spider mite characteristics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/at-what-temperature-do-red-spider-mites-die\/#The_natural_habitat_of_red_spider_mites\" >The natural habitat of red spider mites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/at-what-temperature-do-red-spider-mites-die\/#Environmental_factors_that_affect_red_spider_mites\" >Environmental factors that affect red spider mites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/at-what-temperature-do-red-spider-mites-die\/#Red_spider_mite_management\" >Red spider mite management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_red_spider_mites\"><\/span><strong>What are red spider mites?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The red spider mite, or Tetranychus urticae, is a species of plant-feeding mite of the family Tetranychidae that commonly affects plant crops such as cannabis plants. They can be found <strong>causing considerable damage in areas with slightly mild climates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_spider_mite_characteristics\"><\/span><strong>Red spider mite characteristics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the characteristics to easily recognize them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The adult red spider mite is small, it has a length of <strong>0.5 mm (0.020 in)<\/strong>, so it can only be identified when there\u2019s a great number of them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In spring and summer, they can have different colors that may vary from yellow to light or dark green, red, brown or nearly black <strong>depending on the plant on which they feed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019ve got two spots on their back, that\u2019s why they are also known as two-spotted spider mites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are usually found on the underside of the leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The females\u2019 life cycle is about <strong>20-28 days<\/strong> <strong>and 14 for males<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/temperatura-arana-roja.jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/temperatura-arana-roja.jpg-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/temperatura-arana-roja.jpg-1-300x227.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_natural_habitat_of_red_spider_mites\"><\/span><strong>The natural habitat of red spider mites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The red spider mite is a warm and dry climate species. Its optimal temperature to quickly develop and reach a high rate of reproduction ranges 30-32\u00baC (86-89\u00baF), becoming a dangerous plague for crops. About <strong>25-30\u00baC (77-86\u00baF)<\/strong> their reproduction slows down, but at what temperature do red spider mites die?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In extremely high or cold temperatures, red spider mites may suffer and even die. At temperatures below 10\u00baC (50\u00baF), <strong>they have discomfort and their development decreases<\/strong>. Below 0\u00baC (32\u00baF), they may die. However, it rarely happens in nature as red spider mites tend to look for warm refuges during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, extremely high temperatures may be <strong>harmful for red spider mites<\/strong>. At temperatures over 40\u00baC (104\u00baF), they suffer from heat stress and may die, especially if these climatic conditions remain for a prolonged period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_factors_that_affect_red_spider_mites\"><\/span><strong>Environmental factors that affect red spider mites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from temperature, there are other environmental factors that affect red spider mites survival and reproduction. Humidity, for example, is another important factor. A <strong>relative humidity below 60%<\/strong> may reduce their survival. Thus, we must maintain our crops optimal humidity levels to avoid red spider mite infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another <strong>key element in regards to red spider mites survival and reproduction<\/strong> is the access to food. They feed on plants, so they can become a challenging plague in many different crops apart from cannabis, such as tomatoes, peppers and strawberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great red spider mite population may cause leaf damages, such as losing its green color, deforming and early leaf fall. The first notable symptoms are <strong>yellow-whitish spots<\/strong>, especially around the midribs. As a result, the quality and the amount of the crop can be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_spider_mite_management\"><\/span><strong>Red spider mite management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different ways to control the population of red spider mites in crops. One of the most common methods is the use of pesticides. However, it must be taken into account that some of them may <strong>have a negative impact on the environment<\/strong> and other insect species.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another system to control their population is using biological control techniques introducing predatory mite species such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/biological-pest-control\/2335-phytoseiulus-permisilis-red-spider-mites-predator.html\">Phytoseiulus persimilis<\/a>. These insects can feed on red spider mites and<strong> help us to reduce their population<\/strong>, so it\u2019s also an effective and a more environmentally friendly method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, we can place sticky traps in our crops in order to draw red spider mites and help us to reduce their population. We can also prune the affected leaves and underbrushes as red spider mites usually nest there. There are <strong>many products<\/strong> for plague control such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/boom-nutrients-insecticides\/5187-spider-boom.html\">Spider Boom<\/a> by Boom nutrients, specially created to deal with these insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The red spider mite plague commonly damages plant crops. Temperature is an important factor that may affect the survival and reproduction of this insect, as well as humidity and access to food. In order to fight against them, it is important to know <strong>at what temperature do red spider mites die<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most difficult plagues to get rid of are red spider mites. 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