Citrus Rust Mites

Citrus rust mites can cause symptoms such as browning or darkening of round oranges due to citrus rust mites on the fruit. Thankfully, this condition has no effect on flavor—it's strictly a surface blemish. It can be controlled by spraying with a miticide.

UF/IFAS Publications

• Control of Insects, Mites and in Florida's Dooryard Citrus Trees
• Diagnosing Dooryard Citrus Problems
• Your Florida Dooryard Citrus Guide - Common Pests, Diseases, and Disorders of Dooryard Citrus

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Citrus Greening
• Citrus Pest Control
• Containerized Citrus
• Fertilizing Your Citrus Tree
• Lemons and Limes
• Oranges
• Protecting Citrus from Cold

Other Sites

• Citrus Rust Mites--Louisiana State University AgCenter
• Citrus Rust Mites--University of California, Statewide IPM Program, Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Citrus Rust Mites Affect the Fruit, But Not Its Flavor--Jacksonville Times Union