One quite common houseplant pest that I just noticed on those lovely variegated ivies I'm overwintering is the spider mite. Mites have four pairs of legs so they're not true insects, but are placed in ...

The USDA proposes to turn loose tiny mites from Eurasia to gnaw on that symbol and scourge of the West — Russian thistle, also known as tumbleweeds, which also originated in Eurasia. Tumbleweeds clog ...

The coconut mite (Aceria guerreronis) represents a formidable challenge to coconut production worldwide. This minute pest exploits the microhabitats afforded by coconut bracts, rendering conventional ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

A new study led by CABI scientists has confirmed that a tiny mite, Aculus crassulae, shows promise to be used as a more environmentally-friendly biological control agent against the aquatic weed ...

The biological control of mites and their predators is increasingly recognised as a vital component of sustainable agriculture. Mites, such as Tetranychus evansi, often inflict significant damage to ...

Red mite are a pervasive threat to almost all poultry units; they can hinder production, harbour disease and even kill birds if they get out of control. If your poultry farm is free of red mite, you ...

Sabrina Rondeau received funding from the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC), the Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada ...

Mites are tiny, annoying creatures that can really bother chickens and humans. The most common type are like sneaky night-time attackers: they hide in the cracks and small spaces of chicken coops ...

Why red mite are a problem for poultry farmers The need for control is clear, according to poultry vet Sam Northing, of specialist practice Avivets. If allowed to get out of hand, a red mite ...