If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits. These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight. At first, your plant may look a little “off,” but you ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Spider mites — they’re just like us. Scientists at the University of Vienna have uncovered the creepy-crawlies’ sexual habits. Male spider mites will “undress” their female counterparts before ...

Spider mites are commonly found on any number of plants, whether it be fruit trees, vegetables, ornamental shrubs, and, yes, even houseplants. While most outdoor vegetation can tolerate a low number ...

Spider mites are small pests that cause brown specks on plants. To get rid of them, isolate the infected plant and treat with a natural insecticide.