Tomato Russet Mite

[VC Scott]

They're back. Despite many efforts to avoid their return, I have seen some damage from the dreaded Tomato Russet Mite. Spraying with Take Down every other week seems to have slowed them down. Last year I lost every plant to this vermin, but I was defenseless because a broken leg prevented me from spraying.

There are only a couple of varieties that seem particularly affected, CP and JDs Special C Tex. All potato leaf varieties seem immune for some reason. Perhaps because it is easier to get good spray coverage on potato leaf plants?

Anyway, I have to get a handle on this because the damage can be quick when the weather heats up. Any advice you might have would be appreciated. I might try wetable sulpher.