Male spider mites closely guard juvenile females and tear off their outer skin as soon as they approach maturity so they can be the first to mate with them. Two-spotted spider mites (Tetranychus ...

Did you know that spiders are not insects? Or that mites are spiders? There are several differences between spiders and insects. For example, class Arachnida has two body parts and eight legs, while ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered the adaptive significance of the remarkable waste-management behavior in ...

If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits. These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight. At first, your plant may look a little “off,” but you ...

Spider mites — they’re just like us. Scientists at the University of Vienna have uncovered the creepy-crawlies’ sexual habits. Male spider mites will “undress” their female counterparts before ...

This heat is tough on not only us, but also our plants. At this point in the season, it’s a challenge to provide enough water for them to survive, let alone thrive. It can also be a challenge to ...

Q: My tomatoes show an unknown leaf disease that has slowly spread over 35 percent of all tomato plants. Based on my observations, it started approximately four weeks ago within the center of one ...

Spider mites, meet your match. Spider mites are commonly found on any number of plants, whether it be fruit trees, vegetables, ornamental shrubs, and, yes, even houseplants. While most outdoor ...