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Old July 2, 2017   #25
ginger2778
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Originally Posted by RayR View Post
I agree, a 30X magnifier is great for that.
Another very useful tool for looking for mites is a good digital camera or smart phone camera that can take some clear closeup shots. I did this today after I noticed some funny looking yellowing on some lower leaves of some tomato plants. Yep, there are mites there.
Ray I am pretty sure those are aphids. Typical green tear drop shaped body, no spots, only 6 legs.
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