Southern Red Mite
Southern red mites
About Southern Red Mite
Tiny and reddish, Southern red mites (Oligonychus ilicis) infest a variety of landscape plants, including hollies and azaleas common in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood. They cause stippling and bronzing of leaves by feeding on plant sap, which can lead to leaf drop if left untreated. Early detection and proper miticide application help protect your plants from severe damage.
Southern Red Mite (Southern red mites) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Southern Red Mite regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Southern Red Mite
- Scientific Name
- Southern red mites
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
