How to Use spider mite in a Sentence

spider mite

noun
  • Those webs are made by spider mites.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Winslow rubbed dusty traces of spider mites from the tree leaves.
    — USA Today, 13 May 2020
  • Now would be a good time to check your plants and trees for spider mites.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Wash off the webs and spider mites with a sharp blast of water.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2019
  • Dill repels aphids and spider mites.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
  • It’s also said to keep spider mites and small rodents at bay, too.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
  • Watch for aphids, spider mites, and tomato hornworms at the end of the month.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
  • Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In the hot weather, tiny spider mites take up residence on dusty leaves.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2019
  • Scout for common pests like aphids (wash them off with the hose), spider mites, hornworms, and more.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
  • Some pests, such as spider mites and fungus gnats, can flare up during the colder months.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
  • And, when the heat comes on in the fall, there is always an increase in reports of spider mites.
    — Victoria Barber, Alaska Dispatch News, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Pests The three most common pests for hoya are mealybugs, scale, and spider mites.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Pests Mealy bugs, spider mites, and scale insects are common pests of lemon trees.
    — Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In dense plantings, marigolds can also attract spider mites, slugs and aphids.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In prime spider mite season, remove the lower leaves on the rose bush that are very close to the soil.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Basil is also known to deter aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Beyond that, aphids, scale, and spider mites are also common pests.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
  • Stressed plants can be infested by soft green aphids, thin and dark flower thrips, or tiny spider mites.
    — Rebecca Bull Reed, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
  • Check your lemon tree weekly for pests, such as aphids, spider mites, scale, and fungal diseases.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
  • For a few aphids, mealybugs, or spider mites, a strong spray of water is often enough to knock them off.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
  • Plants growing in rock mulch are also great places for spider mites to establish.
    — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 24 June 2019
  • Eliminate any common indoor pests such as spider mites and thrips that pop up.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
  • When bay leaf grows indoors, monitor the plants for mealybugs and spider mites.
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
  • When bay leaf grows indoors, monitor the plants for mealybugs and spider mites.
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
  • There are many organic controls of spider mites and powdery mildew.
    — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 3 Feb. 2018
  • Especially those that thrive in hot, dry weather, like spider mites.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Especially those that thrive in hot, dry weather, like spider mites.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
  • Specifically, stink bugs, aphids, and spider mites aren't big fans of basil's aroma.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Tiny spider mites will leave small dots on foliage and can often be detected from webbing on the plant.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023

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