Eriophyid Mites, Bud, Blister, Gall, and Rust Mites

Authors

Ryan S. Davis, Utah State University
Taun Beddes, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

9-1-2011

Abstract

Eriophyid mites are translucent, cigar-shaped microscopic mites that cause deformities on many plants species. These mites are noticed when their feeding causes abnormalities of plant tissues such as erineum, galls, brooms, leaf curling, blisters, rusts, silvering, fruit rusetting, and deformed buds, catkins, fruits, etc. Fortunately, these mites rarely cause serious harm to plants, and control is seldom needed. In fact, eriophyid mites can serve as an alternative food source for predatory mites when their primary food source is absent.

Recommended Citation

Davis, Ryan S. and Beddes, Taun, "Eriophyid Mites, Bud, Blister, Gall, and Rust Mites" (2011). All Current Publications. Paper 898.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/898