Hot and dry weather throughout the state of Nebraska has increased the risk of spider mite damage for corn and soybeans. The Nebraska CropWatch Podcast's new host, Nate Dorsey, talks with entomologist Dr. Bob Wright, about the different species of spider mites, how to diagnose damage in the field, and management strategies that can be used. 

• https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2016/managing-spider-mites-corn-and-soybean 

For information on management and control of spider mites, view the publication EC130, 2022 Guide for Weed, Disease, and Insect Management in Nebraska, available here:

• https://marketplace.unl.edu/extension/ec130.html

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