Blackcurrant big bud mite
The vigour and cropping potential of blackcurrants can be reduced by large populations of big bud mite.
Quick facts
Common name Blackcurrant big bud mite
Scientific name Cecidophyopsis ribis
Plants affected Blackcurrant
Main symptoms Enlarged rounded buds in winter that fail to develop in spring
Most active January-May
Scientific name Cecidophyopsis ribis
Plants affected Blackcurrant
Main symptoms Enlarged rounded buds in winter that fail to develop in spring
Most active January-May
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