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Spider mites on straberry leaves #682547
Asked March 03, 2021, 4:09 PM EST
Ontonagon County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello William
Very likely you do have spider mites. The webbing is a tell-tale sign. Use a magnifying hand lens to look at the tiny moving specks to see if you can identify them, comparing them to pictures in these references.
https://www2.ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/strawberry/Spider-mites/
https://www2.ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/strawberry/
Follow the recommendations in these articles for control.
By the way, we are here in Michigan. Your best bet for plant information applicable to your growing conditions, soils, weather, etc is to consult with your Washington State Extension service- they are an excellent resource! Here is a link to your county office