Q: For the last few years, I have been having problems with spider mites on my tomato plants. I’ve tried hosing off the plants in the morning, but I think this has been causing blossom end rot on the ...

Spider Mites vs. Other Mite Species There are different types of mites, but spider mites are the most likely to afflict houseplants. "Spider mites are the most common, but cyclamen and broad mites are ...

If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim to mites, specifically spider mites. These arachnids are hard to see, reproduce rapidly, and leave a messy ...