Clover Mites on the Move Entomology Clover Mites on the Move Clover mites, those tiny, reddish brown specks that crawl across house siding, window sills, walls and counter tops, are again causing annoyance and frustration to Iowans.
Clover mites are harmless, but their presence inside the house is a nuisance.
The annoyance may last for only a day, or may continue for several days, depending on the weather. Spray Dursban, diazinon, Isotox or malathion according to label directions in a band 6 to 10 feet wide along the foundation and repeat 7 to 10 days later, if necessary. Iowa State University , Ames, Iowa. This information subject to a usage policy .