Thailand reaches the summer weather, the favour insect for this season- spider mites seem to be a major concerned pest of cassava-prepares to monitor the outbreak should be warning.

Thailand has officially entered the summer season since the end of February (according to the Meteorological Department announcement). This period is characterized by little rainfall and hot to dry weather/conditions, which are favourable for several pest outbreaks. One of the pests that causes significant damage to cassava plantations during the summer is the spider mite. Herein, we will introduce a basic profile of red mites and how to prevent and control them during this period, aimed to understanding of the devastation from red mite interruption.

Thailand has officially entered the summer season since the end of February (according to the Meteorological Department announcement). This period is characterized by little rainfall and hot to dry weather/conditions, which are favourable for several pest outbreaks. One of the pests that causes significant damage to cassava plantations during the summer is the spider mite. Herein, we will introduce a basic profile of red mites and how to prevent and control them during this period, aimed to understanding of the devastation from red mites interruption.