Tiny Red Bug

Discussion in 'Garden Pest Management and Identification' started by amande00, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. amande00

    amande00 Member

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    I live in Nashville, TN and the common occurrence every year is to see tiny red bugs crawling around outside. I have been told they are several things including red spider mites, but I have no clue what they really are. If someone could help me identify them, I would be most appreciative.

    Thank you!
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    There are kinds of predatory mites that are red and visible to the naked eye. Plant-sucking spider mites are too tiny to see easily, and I think few if any species are as brightly colored as the predator mites can be.
     
  3. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    we have them here, as well. they're nothing to worry about - unless you're one of the mites they like to eat, that is!!
     
  4. nikita63

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    i live in tennessee also ,, and the only little bitty red bug that i know really well and hate is a chigger!
     

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