Pest guide
Clover mite
Bryobia praetiosa
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Clean, seal gaps and inspect vegetation beside the building.
- Potential harm
No harm, but crushing it may leave red marks
- What to expect
Possible response: Clean, seal gaps and inspect vegetation beside the building. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Clover mite (Bryobia praetiosa). Typical location: Grass beside a building. Potential harm: No harm, but crushing it may leave red marks. Possible response: Clean, seal gaps and inspect vegetation beside the building.
Facts
- Latin name
- Bryobia praetiosa
- English name
- Clover mite
- Preferred conditions
- Grass beside a building
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Clean, seal gaps and inspect vegetation beside the building
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.