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What does a baby clover mite look like? I think it resembles a very, very tiny black dot which moves. How long does it take for a clover mite to reproduce?

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It does look like a tiny black dot with the naked eye. Magnified, it looks more like a reddish or brown tiny tick. They have 8 legs, with the front pair being twice the length of the other pairs. They leave a red stain when smashed. It takes about a month to cycle through a whole generation.

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I have an ivy plant in my little house. Will the mites eat it?

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They will do the most noticeable damage in well fertilized lawns. They probably won't feed on your plant indoors. If you do notice them on your plant, use the control methods mentioned above.

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Do clover mites kill annual plants and flowers?

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Clover mites feed on a number of plants including clover, lawn grass, ornamental plants, and shrubs. However, they normally do not kill these plants, serving as more of a nuisance than a threat.

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Are clover mites hazardous to human health?

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No, they are merely a nuisance, they cannot harm you.

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How can clover mites live inside your house if you don't own any plants?

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If you don't have any plants inside your house, look around for other sources of food the clover mites may be relying on. In particular, look for small patches of mold or mildew hidden in damp, hidden areas of your home.

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How can I be I completely sure these are clover mites?

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Look at them. Take a picture with your smart phone, blow the picture up to see details, then compare them to pictures on the internet.

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Do they feed on plant stem and leaves?

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Clover mites feed by sucking sap out of plants such as clover, grass, trees, and shrubs.

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I think my house is infested. What should I do?

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Get a good pest control, but know most of the work may be your effort and not theirs.

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Do clover mites bite?

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No, they don't. Clover mites are more of a nuisance than a danger.

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How do I stop clover mites from crawling all over my outdoor furniture?

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Try dusting or sprinkling your furniture with baking soda or boric acid.

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If I pay to spray clover mites one year, will they come back every year?

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It's very likely that they will come back again, but it's impossible to say for sure.

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Will the cold kill off clover mites?

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Freezing temperatures cause the mites to become dormant but several generations are born during their active period.

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Can I get rid of clover mites by spraying them with water?

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Mix 1 part water and 1 part vinegar. Spray the mixed solution directly onto infested surfaces.

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