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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Among the most common pests drawn to rose bushes are aphids, spider mites and Japanese beetles.
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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
Basil is also known to deter aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Pests Mealy bugs, spider mites, and scale insects are common pests of lemon trees.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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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
Basil is also known to deter aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Pests Mealy bugs, spider mites, and scale insects are common pests of lemon trees.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Spider mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20mite. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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