[2][3][4][5] Broad mites are also currently affecting cannabis plants, as the industry matures with legalization.

The mites are found in many areas worldwide and are major greenhouse pests.

P. latus infestation can typically cause stunting and twisting of the leaves and flowers, blackening, and death of new growth.

The damage resembles that caused by auxin herbicides, which are thought to be a result of toxins produced in their salivary glands.

[6] They can be controlled by removing and destroying infested plants and spraying with an acaricide.