Occasional invaders
Clover mites: identification & clover mite control
Clover mites migrate from heavily fertilized lawns onto sunny walls and inside through window frames. Control combines a plant-free border along the foundation with an exterior perimeter treatment.
How to identify clover mites
- What it looks like
- Pinhead-sized bright red to reddish-brown mites with extra-long front legs.
- Size
- 1/32 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Sunny walls, window sills, lawn edges and around foundation plantings.
- Commonly confused with
- Chiggers bite; clover mites do not.
Signs of clover mites in your home
- Tiny red specks on sills and curtains
- Red smears when crushed
- Spring and fall invasions on sunny sides
Clover mites questions homeowners ask
What are the tiny red bugs crawling on my window?
Clover mites — harmless plant feeders that stain red when crushed, so vacuum rather than wipe them.
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