A plant leaf is infested with spider mites who have made a web - Tomasz Klejdysz/Shutterstock Spider mites are mighty, despite their tiny size. These pests settle in on houseplants, often making their ...

A. To make sure you have spider mites, look for the red creatures with a magnifying glass, or hold a sheet of white paper beneath an affected leaf, tap the foliage and see if the mites drop to the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Spider mites, especially the most common two-spotted spider mites, are dreaded invaders in the indoor plant world because of the damage they ...

Spider mites are stubborn pests that can feed on your houseplant's tissue and sap. They thrive in warm, dry environments with low humidity levels. To eradicate spider mites, quarantine your plant and ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Mites are eight-legged arthropods who pierce plant cells to feed on them. Plants that are attacked by mites lose their green color and appear somewhat bronzed. Spider mites ...

One of the most common (and vexing) houseplant pests, these tiny mites can wreak havoc on your greenery. If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim ...

You've been caring for your houseplants religiously, watering them on schedule and placing them in perfect lighting. But suddenly, your once-thriving green friends are looking sickly. Welcome to the ...

If the leaves of your favorite plant are starting to turn yellow no matter how much sunlight or water you provide, it might not be your fault. The culprit could be spider mites, tiny pests that are ...