They appear as dark red specks crawling around sidings, doors, windows, drapes, curtains and furniture. When accidently crushed, they will appear red and will cause a stain. This is not blood but their coloration. The front legs are as long as the body, and extend forward. The clover mite is not an insect but is a relative of spiders and ticks, an arachnid.
Clover mites occur in large numbers.
Clover mites do not damage buildings and furnishings, nor do they injure humans and pets. They attack a number of grasses and plants found in the yards. Clover mites are plant feeders that have been found infesting more than 200 different plants, sucking the sap. They can leave off algae and mold. They live close or on the their food sources.