Clover Mite

Natural Habitat

Found outdoors in lawns, gardens, and grassy areas. They often enter homes, especially in cooler weather, seeking shelter. They are typically found around windows, walls, and foundations.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous, feeding on plant sap. They primarily feed on clover, grasses, and other herbaceous plants. They do not bite humans or animals.

Behavior Patterns

Clover mites are known for their nuisance invasions of homes, particularly during spring and fall. They are usually found in large numbers. When crushed, they leave a red stain.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Primarily a nuisance pest, not known to transmit diseases or cause structural damage. Their red stains can be difficult to remove from fabrics or light-colored surfaces. Benefits: No significant benefits to humans, but they are part of the broader ecosystem as a consumer of plant matter.

Identified on: 10/1/2025