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Management of Red Spider Mites in Watermelons –

Following steps can reduce the growth of Red spider mites in watermelons-

Spray neem oil on the under surfaces of the leaves in the early morning, ideally before sunrise.
Spray Proparite 57% EC @ 400 ml/acre or
Spray abacin (Abamectin 1.8% EC) @ 150 ml/acre

Larvae, nymphs and adults of mites lacerate leaves from their downside.
They suck the cell sap resulting in the production of white patches between vein and leaves.
In case of extreme infection, mites form a mesh structure on the lower surface of the leaves.

Pinches are made to prevent overgrowth of watermelon from the plant.
When there is enough fruit on the oxen of watermelon, then there should be a solution to pinch, which can prevent the bull from failing.
Pinching and cutting unwanted wounds results in good nutrition for the fruit and the development of the fruits is good.
If there are too many fruits on a vine, then remove the small and weak fruits so that the normal fruit gets better.
By removing unnecessary branches, watermelon gets complete nutrition and it grows very fast.