Clover mites

This tiny red mite is an indoor pest. But it actually takes shelter in your house for survival. Weeds around your house or, in the garden are the hosts of this pest. I want to tell you about this tiny animal. The scientific name of red clover mite is Bryobia praetiosa. They belong to the family Tetranychidae. Bryobia praetiosa are parthenogenetic (fertilization of eggs without mating). Clover mites are found worldwide in Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, North and South America. Clover mites are indoor pests. You may find them in your living room, kitchen, bathroom or store room. But unlike indoor spiders, bed bugs etc. they only take shelter in your house in seasons that are not suitable for them to remain outside. Red clover mites or Bryobia praetiosa will not- • Bite you • Bite your dogs, cats or other pests • Feed on your wooden furniture So, they are not dangerous. They do not bite like chiggers or bed bugs. But if you smash clover mites, they will leave red stains on the surface of your house wall or furniture. So, avoid smashing them on wall. Clover mites (Bryobia praetiosa) are tiny red indoor pests. Weeds around your house are their main hosts. They don't bite us. But they are harmful for garden ornamental, flower or fruit plant and also for lawn grasses and some crops. Combined approaches are effective to control them. They have 5 life stages and live for about 1 month. For more details: https://weedsingardens.com/do-clover-mites-bite-like-chiggers-bed-bugs/