“Dust mites are a microscopic insect-like species that belong to the arachnid family, along with spiders and ticks,” says Michael Rubino, a mold and air quality expert and founder of HomeCleanse.

The twospotted spider mite (TSSM) is a plant-feeding mite that is an extremely widespread pest affecting nearly all crop plants (over 1000 plant species). TSSM is very small in size and requires ...

Red spider mites are tiny wingless insect-like creatures that have eight legs and a one-piece body. They are so small that a hand lens is needed to see them clearly. Greenhouse spider mites ...

Hummingbird flower mites use static electricity to hop between flowers. Researchers initially thought scent guided them.

3 (Sep., 1971), pp. 249-258 (10 pages) The strawberry mite, Agistemus floridanus Gonzalez, is readily distinguished from related species on Florida citrus by its strawberry-like color and appearance, ...

In a study that could transform agricultural pest management, researchers have uncovered the robust insect resistance mechanisms ... pests such as aphids and mites, which wreak havoc on yields ...