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They are definitely not European red mites. They are distinctly orange, not red. By November, I would expect that European red mites would be in their overwintering egg stage. Also, I'm not sure what affect oil will have on these mites that are under the bark. Any other suggestions on early two-spotted mite control would be appreciated. I hope to take some pictures and have them posted on-line so people can take a look. However, my colleague with the better digital microscope camera is out this week. Thanks for your comments. Lorraine Lorraine Los Fruit Crops IPM Coordinator Plant Science Department, U-4067 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269-4067 (860)486-6449 (Phone) (860)486-0682 (Fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____ From: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Evan B. Milburn Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 12:31 PM To: Apple-Crop Subject: Re: Apple-Crop: overwintering mites ,My guess with out seeing them would be European Red Mites. Although, if you went thru a very dry late Summer or early Fa,ll they may be two spotted mites coming from the dry (dead) grass and weeds. In any case make sure oil is applied very heavy without missing a square inch in Spring. Evan B. Milburn,Grower Milburn Orchards Inc. 1495 Appleton Rd. Elkton, Maryland Phone 410-398-1349 Fax 410-398-4081 www.milburnorchards.com _____ Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" <http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/;_ylc=X3oDMTE4MGw4Z2hlBF9TAzk3MTA3M Dc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDZ3JlZW5jZW50ZXI-> at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center.
