Clover Mites
Bryobia Praetiosa Koch
Appearance
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- 1/30 inch long.
- Reddish-brown color, younger ones and eggs bright red.
- Oval shaped.
- Eight legs, the first pair are long and point forward.
Lifecycle
- Females lay eggs in the spring in cracks and crevices of buildings, under sidings, and beneath bark at the foot of trees.
- Eggs lay dormant during the hot Summer, hatching in early Autumn.
- They may live from one to seven months, depending on weather conditions.
- Most mites overwinter as eggs, but mites in other stages can also be present.
Habits
- Visibility - Often noticed early Spring and late Summer.
- Feeding – Sap from grasses and clover, other plants include dandelion, shepherd's purse, strawberry and iris. Large numbers feeding on grass will turn the grass brown.
- Location – They enter houses near thick vegetation, via cracks and small openings around windows and doors. They are generally found on the sunny side of the house.
- They leave behind a red stain when crushed.
- They do not bite humans.
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