Clover Mite

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in lush lawns, turfgrass, and on building foundations, window sills, and indoor walls near vegetation.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; feeds on the sap of over 200 species of plants, including grasses, clover, and ornamental shrubs.

Behavior Patterns

Active during cool periods in spring and fall; they often crawl onto homes and enter through cracks; they do not fly or jump and are parthenogenetic (reproducing without mating).

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans and pets as they do not bite or transmit disease; they are considered nuisance pests because they leave a permanent red stain if crushed on fabrics.

Identified on: 6/8/2026