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Two-Spotted Spider Mite
Name: Two-Spotted Spider Mite
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Subclass: Acari
Order: Trombidiformes
Family: Tetranychidae
Genus: Tetranychus
Species: T. urticae
Habitat:
Two-spotted spider mites are found in dry environments and usually on plants.
Food:
They can feed on hundreds of plants, including most vegetables and food crops including peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, corn, strawberries; and ornamentals such as roses.
Method of Travel:
Crawling
Prevention:
- Hot and dry conditions will increase the occurrence of damage, therefore moisture and cool temperatures will minimize infestation.
- Inspect new plants before introducing them into your garden or home.
Steps to control:
- Good, long lasting, low-toxic methods of insect control can be done with Knock Down Indoor and Plant Flying & Crawling Insect Killer or other Knock Down products listed below.