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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Especially those that thrive in hot, dry weather, like spider mites.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
For a few aphids, mealybugs, or spider mites, a strong spray of water is often enough to knock them off.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
Persistence often succeeds with spider mites, says Joseph.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Broad spectrum pesticides: Use of these often results in a spider mite infestation.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
For a few aphids, mealybugs, or spider mites, a strong spray of water is often enough to knock them off.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
Persistence often succeeds with spider mites, says Joseph.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Broad spectrum pesticides: Use of these often results in a spider mite infestation.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spider mite
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“Spider mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20mite. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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