Winter Grain Mite
Penthaleus major (Duges)
About Winter Grain Mite
Tiny and reddish-brown, winter grain mites (Penthaleus major) thrive in cool, moist conditions common in Middle Tennessee during late fall and early spring. They feed on turfgrass by piercing leaf tissue, causing yellowing or browning patches in lawns around Columbia, Franklin, and Brentwood. Early detection and targeted treatments can help protect your turf from extensive damage.
Winter Grain Mite (Penthaleus major (Duges)) 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 Winter Grain 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
- Winter Grain Mite
- Scientific Name
- Penthaleus major (Duges)
- Category
- Turf Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
