Clover Mites
Bryobia praetiosa
Clover mites are tiny, oval mites with a characteristic reddish-brown color. Their front legs are much longer than other legs, giving them a distinctive appearance. They're so small they look like mov...
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How to Identify Clover Mites
Clover mites are tiny, oval mites with a characteristic reddish-brown color. Their front legs are much longer than other legs, giving them a distinctive appearance.
Clover mites are tiny, oval mites with a characteristic reddish-brown color. Their front legs are much longer than other legs, giving them a distinctive appearance. They're so small they look like moving specks, and they leave a red stain when crushed.
Clover Mites Behavior & Habits
Understanding how clover mites behave helps prevent infestations
Clover mites feed on grass, clover, and plants. They don't bite or feed on blood. In spring and fall, they climb walls and enter homes through tiny cracks—thousands can invade at once. They're attracted to sunny, south-facing walls.
Clover Mites Risks & Dangers
What clover mites can do to your health and property
Health Risks
Clover mites don't bite humans or pets and don't transmit diseases. They're completely harmless.
Property Damage
When crushed, clover mites leave rusty-red stains on walls, curtains, furniture, and floors. These stains are their body fluids and can be difficult to remove.
Signs of Clover Mites Infestation
Look for these indicators in your home
Clover Mites in Boise & the Treasure Valley
Clover mites are common spring and fall invaders in Boise, especially in homes with lawns extending to the foundation. Well-fertilized, sunny lawns produce the largest populations. South and west-facing walls see the heaviest invasions.
How We Eliminate Clover Mites
Professional treatment for complete elimination
Clover mite control relies heavily on the bare zone concept—removing grass from a strip around the foundation creates a barrier they won't cross. We combine this with perimeter treatment before invasion season and seal entry points around windows and doors.
How to Prevent Clover Mites
Steps you can take to reduce the risk of infestation
Clover Mites Questions Answered
Common questions about identification, prevention, and treatment
Do clover mites bite?
No. Clover mites feed only on plants—they don't bite humans, pets, or damage household items. The red stain they leave when crushed is often mistaken for blood but is actually their body fluids.
Why are they only on one side of my house?
Clover mites are attracted to sunny, warm surfaces. South and west-facing walls absorb the most heat, attracting mites from the lawn. Shaded walls rarely have clover mite problems.
How do I remove clover mite stains?
Don't crush clover mites—vacuum them instead to prevent staining. For existing stains, try gentle cleaning solutions on a test area first. Some stains are permanent on porous surfaces.
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