Clover Mite

Commonly found in lush lawns, turfgrass, and on building foundations, window sills, and masonry walls.

Herbivorous; they feed on the sap of over 200 plant species, primarily grasses and clover.

They are most active during the spring and fall. They exhibit a unique behavior of invading homes in large numbers when their outdoor environment becomes unfavorable, often crawling up walls and through window cracks.

They do not bite humans or pets and do not transmit diseases. Their primary risk is aesthetic; if crushed, they leave a red stain (not blood, but pigments from their body) on fabrics, carpets, or walls. They are generally considered a nuisance pest rather than a threat.