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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Common Pests and Diseases Like many indoor plants with thin leaves, Monstera obliqua can attract spider mites, thrips, and mealybugs, particularly in dry air.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Like many houseplants, spider mites, scale, aphids, mealybugs, and fungal diseases can occur.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
In prime spider mite season, remove the lower leaves on the rose bush that are very close to the soil.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Pruning excess fruit helps trees produce larger and more flavorful nectarines, while companion planting with scented herbs can deter common fruit tree pests, like aphids and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Like many houseplants, spider mites, scale, aphids, mealybugs, and fungal diseases can occur.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
In prime spider mite season, remove the lower leaves on the rose bush that are very close to the soil.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Spider mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20mite. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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