Spider Mite (Noun)
Meaning
Web-spinning mite that attacks garden plants and fruit trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spider mite is a common pest that infests fruit trees, causing yellowing of leaves and stunted growth.
- These tiny arachnids are notorious for their ability to destroy garden plants by sucking the sap from their leaves and stems.
- Gardeners often find spider mites difficult to detect due to their small size and ability to blend in with the plant.
- To control the spread of spider mite infestations, gardeners use neem oil and insecticidal soap to sprayed on the affected areas.
- Heavy infestations of spider mite can be identified by the presence of fine webbing on the leaves and stems of the plant.