Strawberry mite prevention
Prevention is better than cure strawberry mites (Phytonemus pallidus). Therefore, start cultivation with certified plant specimens and separate the young plants well away from the old plants to reduce the risk of contamination of the new plants. Cross infestation is a risk, therefore ensure that there is regular monitoring for contamination if cultivation continues. Effective business practice hygiene is also important because the strawberry mite can be spread by humans. Therefore, create a hygiene protocol for visitors and have measures in place to be used by your employees.
If you do come across an infected plant, remove it immediately in a closed plastic bag to reduce the possibility of further spread. Then, do not work away from this point, but towards this point. If some plants at this point did become contaminated, this approach lets you reduce the risk of further spread as much as possible.