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Predatory mites and spiders
Rufus Isaacs, MSU Entomology
Predatory mites can be distinguished from pest mites by observing their movement. When disturbed, predators generally move more quickly than pest mites. A ratio of one predator to 10 pest mites is often sufficient for effective biological control.
Predatory mites are white, orange, or clear. Z. mali are bright yellow with orange markings and have a somewhat pointed posterior.
Spiders live in bushes and can eat small pest insects.
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