Mites

  • Members of the class Aranea (which includes spiders & ticks)
  • Very small, 8-legged creatures
  • Some species can produce webbing
  • Mites cause plant damage by sucking out plant juices, resulting in yellowed & mottled leaves
  • Mites prefer dry, hot weather
  • Can produce many generations per year
  • Common mite pests include:

Two-spotted spider mite

Pacific mite

Visit our MITE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL page for treatment options