Spider Mite Injury Peanut Notes No. 242 2025

The following are images of spider mite damage. Cooler temperatures will slow progression of spider mites.

Rows of green peanut plants extend across a large, flat field under a partly cloudy sky.
Several rows of peanut plants, with one row showing signs of yellowing and thinning compared to the others.
Close-up of peanut leaves showing yellowing, curling, and blackened edges, indicating plant stress or disease.
Crop rows of peanut plants with a noticeable yellow tint across most plants, suggesting widespread stress.
Peanut plants in rows with visible browning and thinning in the lower stems and foliage, indicating possible late-stage disease or drought stress.