Do red spider mites (that live in trees) bite?
http://www.evergreengardenworks.com/mites.htm Spider Mites! Introduction Spider mites are the bane of bonsai growers and growers of ornamentals in gerneral. There are several approaches, incompassing prevention, treatment, and environmental changes. Whether you choose an organic approach or the chemical route, you should find this article helpful. Keep in mind the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Monitor your plants regularly. Practice prevention by creating a non conducive environment for pests. As soon as you find signs of an infestation, use the lowest toxic level of treatment. Move to more toxic chemical controls only if necessary and warranted. Know The Enemy First make sure that you have spider mites. Red spider mites are just visible to the human eye and should be easily visible with a five power hand lens. They look like little red spiders. If you look carefully you should also be able to
