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Clover Mites

Clover mites are reddish-brown in color and ovoid in shape. As arachnids, mites have four pairs of legs and are incapable of flight. Clover mites are slow-moving. They are known to reproduce in the spring and summer, when temperatures are suitable for their breeding and survival. 

Although clover mites are not a danger to human health and do not destroy furniture, they are considered indoor pests. Their populations grow rapidly, as females lay up to 70 eggs, each of which matures within 30 days. Eggs can be found in small crevices in concrete and wooden structures, as well as within walls, under loose bark and in other protected locations. Inside the home, these mites leave reddish stains on surfaces when they are crushed. Outside, clover mite populations are extremely destructive, as they feed on plants, flowers and grass. 

Common insecticides can be used to eliminate clover mites inside the home. However, pesticides also can be toxic to humans and house pets and should be used with extreme caution. Always follow label directions. Because clover mites reside within close proximity to their preferred food sources, controlling the growth of grass and weeds outside the home will help to ensure that clover mite infestations do not occur.

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