With all the talk about major pest problems in the spring like ants and termites, we often overlook some of the less commonly talked about pests. Clover mites are another common spring pest in Arkansas and homeowners are starting to see them now because of their ability to rapidly reproduce when the weather is warm during the spring and summer months. These are the tiny reddish to brown colored mites that are often found inside homes. If you have them, you likely have a lot of them!
The good news is that clover mites pose no threat to you, your family or the structures of your home. They do not spread disease nor do they bite, but this does not make them any less of a nuisance! During the spring and summer months, clover mites begin to reproduce as the temperatures are ideal for breeding and survival. Females can lay up to 70 eggs and they are fully matured in just 30 days which means clover mites rapidly populate the areas they infest.
Their favored food sources are plants and grass which means that even your indoor plants are at risk for becoming dinner for many, many tiny red bugs. Now in the past we have talked about how making sure that any cracks and crevices on the exterior of the house are sealed off to prevent pests from getting inside. When it comes to clover mites, this becomes even more crucial! The reason that they can so easily infest homes is because they are so tiny and can fit into cracks and holes that you may not even know are there.
In order to avoid clover mite infestations inside your home, our team of Little Rock pest control professionals recommend our year round pest control services such as the Prescribed Home Protection program to help prevent a clover mite infestation from occurring. Again, these tiny bugs are not going to cause any harm or damage but they will surely be hard to control once they begin reproducing. Give us a call today to get rid of clover mites in Arkansas including in Little Rock, Hot Springs, and Fayetteville.