What You Should Know About Clover Mites

If you want to see a teeny tiny insect that is much smaller than the head of a pin, all you need to do is find a clover mite. While finding a four-leaf clover is often tied to having good luck, finding that your home has been invaded by thousands of itsy bitsy clover mites is definitely not. Pointe Pest Control is your local source for pest solutions. We understand the different types of pest species that can make a nuisance in and around your home. If you have an infestation of clover mites, we can help. Our technicians are serious about pest control.

General Information

Clover mites are often red in color. They are tiny. If you take a close look at your sidewalks, driveways, or walkways, you might spot one. They look like tiny red dots that move. While clover mites love to eat the clover in your yard, they are more than happy to feast on just about any plant in your yard. They will eat more than 200 different species of plant, including many of your precious flowers. The most active time frame for clover mites is when the weather is a bit cooler. They go dormant when as summer temperatures spike, but are extremely active during the spring and fall. Their highest numbers will be in the spring when there is a lot of new plant growth and an overabundance of food. Their small size allows them to gain access to your home. The good news is that clover mites won’t be biting you, nor do they transmit diseases like other pests.

The Signs of an Infestation

Clover mites like to find protective places to lay their eggs. If your foundation has small cracks they will definitely take advantage. If your windows have small gaps around the edges, clover mites will find it. Once the eggs have been laid near your home, it is easy for the new hatchlings to find their way inside. Once in, clover mites will thrive under the cooler temperatures. If you happen to have any houseplants, they will take advantage and begin to eat them. The biggest sign of an infestation is finding clover mites inside of your home. If the dark red bugs are crushed, they can stain your carpet and other fabrics.

Treatment

One of the best ways to reduce the number of clover mites that invade your home is to keep it sealed up. Caulking around windows and sealing up any gaps in your foundation will do a lot to reduce their numbers. You can also keep a vegetation free zone around the foundation of your home. Clover mites gain access more easily when grass and other dense vegetation is near to your home. There are times that your best efforts will still not keep the clover mites at bay. That is where we come in. When you call Pointe Pest Control, you are getting dedicated pest control specialists. We work with you to create comprehensive treatment plans that will take care of the clover mites and any other problem pest. With Pointe Pest Control on your side, you can keep the bugs and pest out of your home.