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Oil is labeled on grape for both mite and powdery mildew control. Can a grower control mites while spraying for powdery mildew?

April 26, 2017CONTROL grape grower labeled mildew mite mites Oil powdery spraying

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Oil is labeled on grape for both mite and powdery mildew control. Can a grower control mites while spraying for powdery mildew?

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Certainly. 1998 Research from Cornell Extension Service has shown 3 prebloom Stylet-Oil sprays (1% @ 100 gpa) to significantly reduce mid-to-late season mite populations on Concord grape. Spray for thorough coverage to the point of runoff @ 1 to 2% spray concentration for mite control.