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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.
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