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Asters Yellow? #875924

Asked July 04, 2024, 12:48 PM EDT

See photo please. Thanks for your opinion. My concern is possible Asters Yellow

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hello,

I don't think that is Aster yellows, I think it is Eriophyid Mite. Your flower is just distorted but, still retains color. You do not have to dig it up.

https://bygl.osu.edu/node/2191#:~:text=However%2C%20the%20mite%20is%20generally,sucking%20in%20the%20cell%20contents.

https://bygl.osu.edu/node/396

Hope this helps,

Sally Granath

St. Louis County MG

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 08, 2024, 11:03 PM EDT


Thanks for the mite info. This is in another section of my yard. What do you think?

Linda 

On Jul 8, 2024, at 10:04 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:


The Question Asker Replied July 11, 2024, 7:57 PM EDT

Ooooh, that last one is not so good. I think I would take that one out. It's showing no color/pigment. Get rid of it.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 11, 2024, 10:27 PM EDT

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