Even though they are likely always around, an increasing dust mite population can be a problem, especially if you already ...

If you’re getting started building your own ham radio gear, it’s hard to imagine a more low-tech transmitter than the Mighty Mite, but [Paul Hodges, KA5WPL] took it one step further and rolled ...

They’re related to ticks and resemble insects but lack wings and eyes. Dust mite reactions are typically harmless, though they can cause swelling, itching, or other hay fever and asthma symptoms ...

While dust mites won't hurt you, they can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Here we explore whether dust mite sprays ...

The twospotted spider mite (TSSM) is a plant-feeding mite that is an extremely widespread pest affecting nearly all crop plants (over 1000 plant species). TSSM is very small in size and requires ...

Cereal rust mite adults are small measuring less than one millimeter (mm), and for the first time observer a 10-20X hand lens is needed to see them. The mites are cigar-shaped and roughly twice as ...

Tim Crabb (UK) focuses on the moment a mite predates an aphid nymph. Spotting a whirligig mite near a group of black bean aphid nymphs on a plant stem, Tim focused in, ready to capture the moment the ...

The two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) is a small arachnid that can attack a wide range of plants. It is especially problematic in strawberries, but also poses significant challenges in ...

One Orono apiarist said a whole hive vanished a week ago, leaving only honey behind. Other keepers have reported the same ...