Why do citrus red spider mites never seem to be fully eliminated? With Lanfeng Jincu, timing is everything—targeting the young instar stages is the key to saving on pesticide use.

The red spider mite is a common pest on citrus trees, primarily active on the undersides of leaves and tender shoots. When populations are high, leaves are damaged and tree vigor declines. Early intervention and precise targeting of the affected plant parts are key to controlling citrus red spider mites—Lanfeng Jinchu 40% bifenazate·etoxazole suspension concentrate is registered for use against red spider mites on citrus trees.

Red spider mites are most vulnerable and easiest to control during the early instar larval stage; once the population surges and leaves begin to curl, spraying becomes both costly and difficult to manage. Before applying pesticides, carefully determine whether the mites are located on the adaxial or abaxial leaf surface, and whether they are in the whorl or on the panicle, so as to thoroughly cover the critical target sites.

Lanfeng Jinchu 40% Fenpyroximate-Etoxazole Suspension Concentrate (SC), registration No. PD20211738 (subject to the actual label). Applied to citrus trees for control of red spider mites (Panonychus citri), at a dilution rate of 4600–5400 times with water for foliar spray. Apply during the early instar stage; reapply at intervals of 7–10 days depending on pest pressure, and observe the pre-harvest interval (PHI).

Ensure thorough spray coverage of all primary infestation sites, including the undersides of leaves and tender shoots. For the bifenazate·etoxazole suspension concentrate, rotate with products of different modes of action to delay resistance development. Follow the pre-harvest interval and avoid application during bee foraging periods. Always refer to the product label for specific instructions.