"Alert for spotted tetranychus outbreak... recommended farm products 'Might King' and 'Jang Pung'"

Published 2025년 8월 29일

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[Agricultural, Fisheries, and Livestock Newspaper=Reporter Lee Mun-ye] This year, the occurrence of spider mites has significantly increased compared to last year, prompting the need for more proactive control measures. To this end, Gyeongnong has recommended control methods for spider mites along with two products known for their effective control, such as 'Might King' and 'Jangpung'. According to the Rural Development Administration, a survey of 24 farms in 8 apple production areas at the end of last month found that the occurrence rate of spider mites was 8.3 percentage points higher than the same period last year, with a density 7.4 times higher. Spider mites were found in 33.3% of the surveyed orchards, with a density of 29.4 mites per 100 leaves. Spider mites overwinter as eggs and

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This year, the occurrence of spider mites has increased significantly compared to last year, necessitating more proactive control measures. In response, GyeongNong has recommended two products, "MightKing" and "Jangpung," which are effective in controlling spider mites, along with methods for controlling them. According to the Rural Development Administration, a survey of 24 farms in eight apple-producing regions at the end of last month found that the occurrence rate of spider mites was 8.3 percentage points higher than the same period last year, with a density 7.4 times higher. Spider mites were found in 33.3% of the surveyed orchards, with a density of 29.4 mites per 100 leaves. Spider mites overwinter in eggs and can also adversely affect apple yields the following year, making timely control even more crucial. As a sap-sucking pest, spider mites suck the sap from leaves, causing damage. The leaves turn brown or fall off, and the fruit suffers from growth delays and poor ...

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