Jasmine eriophyid mite:  Aceria jasmini 

Symptoms of damage

• This is mainly seen in mullai jasmine
• Mite - felt-like hairy out growth (erineum) on the surface of the leaves, tender stem and flower buds.
• Growth of plant becomes stunted and flower production is also affected.

Identification of the pest 

• Female is cylindrical vermiform with two pairs of leg
• Measures about 150- 160 µ long and 44µ thick.

• Remove and destroy the affected parts.
• Spray dicofol 18.5 EC 3ml/l or wettable sulphur 50WP 5g/lit