spider mite
noun
: any of various small web-spinning mites (family Tetranychidae) that include destructive pests of plants
called also red spider
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Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Indoor humidity levels are low in winter, and a room humidifier can help plants avoid stress while discouraging pests like spider mites.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Common insect pests of hollies include holly leaf miner, spider mites, and scale.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Common pests include mealybugs, spider mites, and aphids.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Indoor humidity levels are low in winter, and a room humidifier can help plants avoid stress while discouraging pests like spider mites.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Common insect pests of hollies include holly leaf miner, spider mites, and scale.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Common pests include mealybugs, spider mites, and aphids.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Spider mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20mite. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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