Clover Mite

Natural Habitat

Typically found on the sunny side of buildings, in lawns with heavy fertilization, and around windowsills or doorways indoors.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; they feed on the sap of over 200 species of plants, including lawn grasses, ornamental flowers, and shrubs.

Behavior Patterns

They are most active in the spring and fall. They often move indoors in large numbers when their outdoor environment becomes too hot or cold, or when their host plants dry up.

Risks & Benefits

They do not bite humans or pets, nor do they transmit diseases. Their primary risk is aesthetic; if crushed, they leave a reddish stain on fabrics, walls, and carpets.

Identified on: 2/13/2026