It is not so easy to detect a spider mite on a lemon: it settles on the underside of the leaf, the size of an adult individual is no more than 1-2 mm.
As a rule, the appearance of a spider mite is suggested by the yellowing, drying out and falling of leaves for no apparent reason; you can notice lightened areas along the veins - these are the results of punctures that the mites make while feeding on the sap of the plant. There may also be cobwebs on the back of the curled leaves. It is in it that new generations of ticks are hatched. The parasite itself can be seen through a magnifying glass.
Signs and consequences of infection
In the early stages of infection, while the spider mite has not yet entangled the plant in its web, it can be detected with a magnifying glass. You need to spread white paper under the lemon leaves and gently shake the tree. Fallen pests can be examined under a magnifying glass. You can suspect the appearance of a parasite on citrus fruits by the following signs: yellowing and drying of leaves, cobwebs on one side of the leaves, in which new parasites are hatched.
You can also soak a cotton swab in alcohol and wipe the leaves of the plant. If there is a pest, it will be visible on the cotton wool.
