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Banks Grass Mite Insecticide
Oligonychus pratensis Insecticide
Description of Banks Grass Mite (Oligonychus pratensis):
Banks grass mites are actually very tiny arachnids that are less than 1/16 of an inch long and are yellowish to green in color with patchy black spots on the sides. They are especially threatening to turfgrasses, removing chlorophyll from the leaves and leaving them with yellowish to brown spots.
It's recommended to avoid broad-spectrum pesticides that may suppress beneficial predators that eat the mite population. While mites are difficult to fully control, but pesticide containing bifenthrin can suppress them. Avoid drought conditions, as it creates a favorable environment for banks grass mites.
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According to the manufacturer approved labels: The following 2 insecticides, applied at the listed application rates, will control Banks Grass Mite.
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.25 - 0.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 192000 - 384000 square feet
at a cost of
$0.11 - $0.22 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.11 - $0.22 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
Apply Bifen I/T in combination with a labeled rate of a surfactant to achieve optimal control of eriophyid mites. A second application may be needed 5 to 7 days after the first to ensure optimal control.
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.25 - 0.5 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 32000 - 64000 square feet
at a cost of
$0.47 - $0.94 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.47 - $0.94 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
To ensure optimal control of eriophyid mites, apply in combination with the labeled application rate of a surfactant. A second application, five to seven days after the first, may be necessary to achieve acceptable control.