Leaf Curl Mite Erinose Mite, Aceria Litchii (Kejfer) Treatment

Aloha, While reading this article; Pests Of Lychee Trees: Learn About Common Bugs That Eat Lychee Lychee Tree By: Teo Spengler I read; In areas where lychees are grown, the leaf-curl mite is probably the most serious pest that consumes lychee leaves. It attacks the new growth. Look for blister-like galls on the top side of the foliage and a wooly covering on the underside. In the United States, this mite has been wiped out. Please tell me how. My orchard in Hawaii is under attack and I am at a lose googling any effective treatment. Organic, chemical not caring at this point. Please help. Mahalo, Brad

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 05/19/2021 @ 2:52 pm

I did find this article
https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/media/trecifasufledu/public-notices/Control-recommendations-for-lychee-mite-UF-IFAS-MIA-EXT-4-17-18-JHC-(2) ^[1].PDF
from a Florida university extension service. Apparently there is an acaracide approved for this problem, BUT, it is a chemical and is harmful to bees if used during flowering. It's also not good for surrounding plants and can't be applied on hot days. SO, here's my best recommendation: contact your local university extension service and have a discussion about the best treatment options. Here's how to contact them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search?zip=96720&radius=10&extservsearchaction=search&submit=Search ^[2]

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[1] https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/media/trecifasufledu/public-notices/Control-recommendations-for-lychee-mite-UF-IFAS-MIA-EXT-4-17-18-JHC-(2): https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/media/trecifasufledu/public-notices/Control-recommendations-for-lychee-mite-UF-IFAS-MIA-EXT-4-17-18-JHC-(2)

[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search?zip=96720&radius=10&extservsearchaction=search&submit=Search: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search?zip=96720&radius=10&extservsearchaction=search&submit=Search

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