Lychee Erinose Mite

The lychee erinose mite is a pest of lychee fruit trees. It causes erineum galls, or hairy abnormal growths, to form on the leaves of the lychee tree. Unchecked, an infestation of mites can severely damage the tree, fruit and flowers. Although this pest is too small to see without a microscope, its presence can be detected on the surface of the lychee leaves. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has eradicated this pest twice before, in Sarasota County in 1957 and Miami-Dade County in 1993.

Eradication Information

Control Actions Information

FDACS has developed control actions to eliminate the mite and has begun this treatment in Miami-Dade County. These actions [ 1.9 MB ] will begin in other affected counties outside the quarantine area in the coming weeks. FDACS will perform these activities at no expense to the owner.

• Frequently Asked Questions: Elemental Sulfur (Miticide Application) [ 256.3 kB ]  

Map of Affected Counties [ 1.2 MB ]