spider mite
noun
: any of various small web-spinning mites (family Tetranychidae) that include destructive pests of plants
called also red spider
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Aromatic garlic deters many rose pests, including aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and deer.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
But here’s the part most influencers leave out: marigolds can also attract spider mites, slugs and aphids in dense plantings.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Among the most common pests drawn to rose bushes are aphids, spider mites and Japanese beetles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In dense plantings, marigolds can also attract spider mites, slugs and aphids.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
But here’s the part most influencers leave out: marigolds can also attract spider mites, slugs and aphids in dense plantings.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Among the most common pests drawn to rose bushes are aphids, spider mites and Japanese beetles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In dense plantings, marigolds can also attract spider mites, slugs and aphids.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Spider mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20mite. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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