Plant problem library

Detailed profiles of common plant diseases, pests, nutrient deficiencies and environmental problems.

Pest

Apple rust mite

Aculus schlechtendali

Apple rust mite, Aculus schlechtendali, is a minute eriophyid mite that feeds mainly on apple foliage and developing fruit. Most infestations remain below damaging…

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Pest

Wheat curl mite

Aceria tosichella Keifer

The wheat curl mite, Aceria tosichella, is a microscopic eriophyid mite that feeds in the protected folds of wheat and other grasses. Its direct…

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