Q: I have a bougainvillea that’s been growing in my big south-facing window for 45 years. Occasionally, it gets aphids and more recently red spider mites. Though I have used a systemic on occasion, my ...

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 ...

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 ...

No larger than a grain of sand, spider mites have eight legs and needle-like mouthparts used to pierce leaves of host plants and suck out their fluids. Unfortunately for home gardeners and commercial ...

A red velvet spider mite. Spider mites have been found to proliferate on crops treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. A red velvet spider mite. Spider mites have been found to proliferate on crops ...