Emaraviruses are segmented, negative-sense RNA viruses that are transmitted by eriophyoid mites. Advances in virus detection and discovery have significantly improved our understanding of these viruses, yet several challenges persist. This review emphasizes the significant gaps in our knowledge of virus replication, transmission dynamics, and plant-virus-vector interactions and highlights the role of mite vectors in the epidemiology and control of emaraviruses. By bridging the knowledge gaps with advanced genomic tools such as high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics and targeted acarological research we will achieve sustainable control strategies and reduce the impact of emaravirus-caused diseases.