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Bermudagrass Mite: Cultural Control Works Best

Q: Is this bermudagrass mite damage (brooming)?

A: Yes. Mites attack stem tips causing brooming. Control: mow twice weekly for a month, bag clippings to remove mites. Fertilize 4x summer (April-Sept) to outgrow damage.

Bermudagrass Mite

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