Spider mites in the greenhouse: why autumn cleanup matters for spring harvest

Spider mites on a greenhouse wall after autumn cleanup: close-up of the pest among dried plant remains

The photo shows a greenhouse after harvest: dried stems, a support stake and loose soil on the beds. The magnified circle reveals reddish spider mites hiding in the crevices of the structure. Such leftover debris and shelter let pests survive the winter and attack the spring crop.

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