The arrival of July typically means hot and humid weather, not that we haven’t had some of that already. We’ll just get more of it now. That also means we’ll get more spider mites -- on plants not ...

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Warm-season spider mites can handle the heat and dryness of summer, quickly building large populations. The two-spotted spider mite, for example, can attack more than 180 types of plants ...

OK, that’s enough of that heat wave. Sad thing is, we still have all of August to look forward to before it starts cooling off in September. Here are some of the challenges we might face this month.

Spider mites are common household pests that infest crops and houseplants. Learn more about what spider mites eat, why you get them, how to get rid of spider mites, and more.

Xiaomi is once again expanding its smart home lineup, this time taking aim at an unexpected household enemy—dust mites. The company has introduced the Mijia Dust Mite Vacuum Cleaner 2 Pro, an ...

A new fungus strain bred in a lab could provide a chemical-free method for eradicating mites that kill honey bees. Varroa destructor mites play a large role in Colony Collapse Disorder, which ...

Spider mites are promoted by hot, dry weather. All plants, especially those growing in full sun, should be monitored for signs of spider mites. Heat, drought promote spider mites ...

“My tomato plant’s leaves are turning brown, and I am seeing some webs. What’s going on?” — S.P. Your description and the presence of webbing suggest your plants have spider mites. One ...

PULLMAN, Wash. -- A new fungus strain could provide a chemical-free method for eradicating mites that kill honey bees, according to a study published this month in Scientific Reports. A team led ...