New species of aquatic mite in Portuguese rivers, Torrenticola galaica, reveals the existence of hidden predators.

The biological control of mites and their predators is increasingly recognised as a vital component of sustainable agriculture. Mites, such as Tetranychus evansi, often inflict significant damage to ...

Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where ‘caring’ parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do ...

Mites represent an enormously diverse group of arachnids that play integral roles in ecosystem functioning and agriculture. Their ecological roles range from phytophagy and parasitism to predation, ...

One of the most common (and vexing) houseplant pests, these tiny mites can wreak havoc on your greenery. If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim ...