Carmine Spider Mite (Tetranychus cinnabarinus)
Red morph spider mite with strong webbing and heat tolerance.
Tetranychus cinnabarinus, often red or deep pink in colour, behaves similarly to urticae but tends to tolerate higher temperatures. Damage includes stippling, bronzing and dense webbing. Biological controls mirror urticae programmes but require earlier intervention and tighter environmental control due to heat-driven reproduction.
Biological Controls for Carmine Spider Mite (Tetranychus cinnabarinus)
The options below are examples of beneficial insects and biological products commonly used against carmine spider mite (tetranychus cinnabarinus). Always refer to supplier guidance and product labels for crop safety and local registration status.
Amblyseius californicus
Product: Californiline
Environment: glasshouse
Temperature Range: 16.0 – 32.0°C
Rate: 25–50 mites/m²
Frequency: Top up every 3–4 weeks
Generalist predatory mite effective in warm conditions.
Related Biological Solutions
Growers dealing with carmine spider mite (tetranychus cinnabarinus) often also monitor these pests as part of a complete IPM programme: