Twospotted spider mites can infest over 200 species of plants. Severe spider mite feeding can stunt a plant's growth and can even kill the plant. Use nonchemical steps, such as keeping plants healthy, ...

Spider mites (Family: Tetranychidae) are classed as a type of arachnid, relatives of insects that also includes spiders, ticks, daddy-longlegs and scorpions. They have four pairs of legs, no antennae ...

Don't worry, it's not too late to save your plants. Spider mites may be small, but they can cause big problems for indoor houseplants. These resilient pests can reproduce quickly and find clever ...

Nymphs are similar to adults, but smaller. Figure 1. Photo David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org. Twospotted spider mites adults and eggs. Figure 2. Photo: David Cappaert, Michigan ...

Adult TSSM also have two large dark colored spots on the sides of their bodies hence their common name. Female spider mites begin laying eggs in the early spring. The eggs are spherical and slightly ...

The two-spotted spider mite (TSM) is one of many phytophagous, or plant feeding species of mites. Mites are not insects, this is important to remember when selecting pesticides for control. Common ...