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Do mites like cotton?

Published in Pest Management 1 min read

Mites, specifically spider mites, thrive on cotton, particularly when the plants are stressed.

Spider mites exhibit a preference for cotton, especially cotton plants experiencing stress. Several factors influence their attraction and proliferation:

  • Stressed Cotton: Spider mites reproduce best on cotton plants that are stressed. This could be due to various environmental factors or nutrient deficiencies.
  • Warm Weather: Warm weather conditions accelerate the reproduction rate of spider mites.
Factor Influence on Spider Mites
Stressed Cotton Best reproduction
Warm Weather Faster reproduction

In summary, while "liking" is an anthropomorphic term, spider mites thrive on cotton, especially when the plants are stressed, and their reproduction is accelerated by warm weather.

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