Ladybugs, though popular, were surprising underachievers in pear orchards. Of the 38 collected, only 17% had spider mite DNA ...

Adult TSSM also have two large dark colored spots on the sides of their bodies hence their common name. Female spider mites begin laying eggs in the early spring. The eggs are spherical and slightly ...

But if you wish to further solidify your prognosis, peek at the leaves' underside with a hand lens and try to spot spider mite eggs on plants. Alternatively, tap the leaves a couple of times to ...

As global food demand continues to increase, effective pest control remains one of agriculture's most pressing challenges.