Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu Spinach crown mites Rhizoglyphus sp. feed within the folds of new leaves in the crown of spinach plants. This feeding causes the new leaves to become deformed as they grow (Figs.1… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu Spinach crown mites Rhizoglyphus sp. have been found in spinach fields over the last few days. These mites feed within the folds of new leaves in the crown of spinach plants.… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu We have had onion and garlic bulb mites and now this same mite group is being found in spinach crowns where they are called–wait for it–spinach crown mites Rhizoglyphus sp. County… Continue Reading
