Red Spider (Noun)
Meaning
Small web-spinning mite; a serious orchard pest.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The red spider is a small, eight-legged mite that infests fruit trees and other orchard crops.
- Orchardists must manually inspect their trees regularly for signs of red spider infestation to prevent major damage.
- A severe red spider infestation can cause significant damage to apple crops if left unchecked.
- The red spider's tiny size and spider-like appearance make it difficult to spot, but its presence is usually betrayed by the fine webs it spins.
- The best time to apply insecticides to control red spider infestations is when the mites are in the early stages of development.