The spider mites (Red spider) are the most dangerous enemies of melons in the open air and also under glass.
Particular attention must be paid to this pest in hot weather. Generating moist air is a preventive measure. That is why the melons in the open air as well as those under glass have to be sprayed several times on hot days. For this, the water must have temperatures of 16 to 20 ° C. Spider mites are still noticeable, then you fight them with chemical means (Acharizides). What is said under advice, can also be transferred to melons. There are hardly any differences with regard to the other diseases and pests, so the ones in the table. are to be observed.