Keeping Tabs On Apple Rust Mite

Apple rust mite, Aculus schlechtendali, is commonly found, but is rarely a major pest of apples. It is usually controlled by natural predators or chemical sprays applied against other pests. However, rust mite populations can build to injurious levels in some situations.

For more information on how to identify and control apple rust mite, go to http://extension.psu.edu/fruit-production/insects-mites/apple-rust-mite.