Tag: Mites

  • Brace Yourself for a Clover Mite Invasion in New Jersey

    Tiny reddish-brown bugs known as clover mites can be a common sight in and around households in New Jersey during fall. These little pests don’t bite or cause damage, but they can leave red stains behind when you crush them. Clover mites get their name from their diet, which mainly consists of clover and grasses.…

  • Five Fun Facts About Clover Mites

    As tiny as the period at the end of this sentence, clover mites are not insects, but arachnids, like spiders. Bright red and oval in shape, clover mites are herbivores. These mites suck the sap from plants and will feed on all kinds of plants but prefer grass, particularly lush Monmouth County, New Jersey lawns!…