Clover Mite
Bryobia praetiosa Koch
About Clover Mite
Tiny and reddish-brown, clover mites (Bryobia praetiosa) often invade homes in Middle Tennessee during spring and fall, particularly in areas like Franklin and Brentwood. These pests feed on turfgrass and ornamental plants, causing silvery discoloration and damage to leaves. While they don't harm humans or pets, their presence can be a nuisance, requiring careful lawn management to reduce populations.
Clover Mite (Bryobia praetiosa Koch) is a turf pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Turf Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Clover 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
- Clover Mite
- Scientific Name
- Bryobia praetiosa Koch
- Category
- Turf Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
