An curved arrow pointing right. Cochineals are tiny bugs that live on prickly pear cactuses. The acid in their guts makes a red dye used in textiles, cosmetics, and foods like M&Ms and Yoplait yogurt.

Clover mites appear to be tiny black bugs that look like poppy seeds, but they’re actually red. They are impressive little ...

Probably everyone has encountered small, red bugs running around on the balcony at least once. These are nothing more than clover mites, which—although not dangerous—can be bothersome.