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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Removing the debris now removes the hiding spots and egg populations for pests like aphids, flea beetles, cabbage worms, squash bugs, spider mites, thrips and many others.
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Scale, aphids, mealybugs, and spider mite outbreaks occur on occasion.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Scale, aphids, mealybugs, and spider mite outbreaks occur on occasion.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Spider mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20mite. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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