They are a pest not because they bite or carry diseases, but simply because they can invade a structure in unbelievable numbers. When crushed, they leave a small reddish stain on walls , floors, and siding. Clover mites are considered a lawn insect and need to be treated from the outside, preferably prior to emergence. There are at least two generations per season with emergence in early Spring and late Fall. With the advent of mild winters, Kansas City seems to either have a third generation or an early emergence of the Spring generation.
Females reproduce asexually.
If you have had Clover Mites in the past, preventative treatments should be applied twice per season to avoid the necessity of inside applications one in the spring, and one in fall. There are numerous types of turf diseases in Kansas and Missouri, most are caused buy fungi. Temperature and moisture are the usual culprits that the fungi thrive in. There are several problems with fungus. The damage often looks very similar, but the means of control are very specific.