Spider mites are tiny pests commonly found under plant leaves. These little spiders can damage fruit trees, houseplants, ornamental plants, and vegetables. The mites reproduce quickly, especially in ...

You've been caring for your houseplants religiously, watering them on schedule and placing them in perfect lighting. But suddenly, your once-thriving green friends are looking sickly. Welcome to the ...

If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits. These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight. At first, your plant may look a little “off,” but you ...

One of the most common (and vexing) houseplant pests, these tiny mites can wreak havoc on your greenery. If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim ...

It’s such a joy to see your houseplants, vegetable garden, flowers—or whatever greenery you have, no matter how small—thrive and bloom. But occasionally, you discover a nasty little surprise: What the ...

Every time L. Daniela Alvarez publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Mites are eight-legged arthropods who pierce plant cells to feed on them. Plants that are attacked by mites lose their green color and appear somewhat bronzed. Spider mites ...

Alias: Twospotted spider mite. While there are various species of spider mites out there, the twospotted spider mite is distinguished by the two spots it has, one on each hip. All spider mites are ...

This heat is tough on not only us, but also our plants. At this point in the season, it’s a challenge to provide enough water for them to survive, let alone thrive. It can also be a challenge to ...

The summer crop of tomatoes was subjected to very hot weather and the hot weather supported a large population of spider mites that sucked the juices from the plants and reduced fruit production.

If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim to mites, specifically spider mites. These arachnids are hard to see, reproduce rapidly, and leave a messy ...