I finally figured out how to keep the mites completely under control after all these years. thanks for helping meveryone.It has been weeks since I have even seen one since I lowered the temps in my plant room, under 65 degrees, keep it very humid, and constant air movemnet.
I also treated my plants weeks ago with neen oil.
Pest free for the first time ever!
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/houseplt/msg0122171831971.html
Here is an insert of the mites I finally found out I had. Notice they like WARM and HUMID conditions...Not COOL
DESCRIPTION OF THE PEST
Broad mites are often found in depressions on fruit where the females lay their eggs, which are dimpled, translucent, and covered in white speckles. These mites are so small you need a hand lens to see them. Broad mites are yellowish in color and adult females have a white stripe on the back.
DAMAGE
Broad mites feed on fruit and leaves, preferring young fruit up to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter that are located on the inside of the canopy or on the inward facing side of outer fruit. Feeding results in scarred tissue that cracks as fruit grows, leaving a characteristic pattern of scars and new tissue. Although most feeding occurs on fruit, broad mites may also feed on young expanding leaves causing them to curl. This cupping and curling of leaves can appear similar to mild damage caused by glyphosate-Roundup applications.
MANAGEMENT
Broad mites are occasional pests of coastal lemons from late July through early October; infestations are enhanced by the presence of Argentine ants. This mite often occurs in conjunction with CITRUS RUST MITE, with the rust mite usually predominating in number. Populations of broad mite tend to be most severe in "WARM HUMID" conditions such as found in greenhouses. No treatment thresholds have been developed for broad mite in citrus. If high and increasing populations warrant treatment, use miticides with the least toxicity to predaceous mites.
Taken from this source......
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