Red spider mite.

If it affects spider mites in the interstices of the stems appear Wide Web. So look like spider mites under the microscope at 17-20 magnification. Refers to a group of serious pests of nearly all houseplants. Adult mites are very small - 0.5 mm in females and males - 0,3 mm. Females are purple-red, bright red males. Reproduction of the mite with increasing temperature. Tick ​​settles on the top and underside of the leaf, on shoots on the branches, and for mass reproduction and the fetus. Damaged plants have a pale yellow color.

The surface of the damaged leaves at first covered with pale dots on the exhaustion of the cell sap, but in future spots increase and form a solid whitish spots, leaves fall prematurely. The plant is weakened, become bare, fruits decreases. Contributes to the defeat of the red mites, dry air in the room. Control measures. If diseased plants are not strong then you can first try to deal with pests wiping carefully with leaves and stems of both sides of soapy water. In more severe cases spraying with insecticides (Deris, fitoverm, Fufaev, aktellik).