But since spider mites are grain-sized and can only be positively identified through a hand lens, most gardeners remain ...

They have piercing-sucking mouthparts, known as chelicerae, which they use to feed on plants. Adult TSSM also have two large dark colored spots on the sides of their bodies hence their common name.

My houseplant collection is forever growing and I've learnt the hard way that the more plants you bring into your home, the more pests you're likely to come across. Spider mites, for example ...

Spider mites often invade your plants and make webs in the leaves and eventually damage them and an infestation may even kill ...