Bud Mite Larvae

Adult Bud Mites have produced many small bud mite larvae inside primary bud just past the woolly bud stage, Grapevine EL Stage 3 to 4.
Finding larvae at this growth stage emphasizes the importance of implementing Bud Mite Control measures  when the buds are just cracking.  Grapevine EL stage 2.

Bud mite larvae disturbing development of newly emerging leaves and bunches forming inside bud.

bud mite larvae

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