They are found in all parts of the world. They lay their eggs in the spring and overwinter as adults in leaf trash and ground litter. In some warmer climates mites may feed all year. Eggs are translucent and resemble tiny droplets of water. Females can lay up to 12 every day for weeks in summer months.
Spider mites peak in the summer months and flourish in the heat.
Their lifecycle can be finished in less than1 week if conditions and food is abundant. They are sucking pests and can be found on the undersides of the leaves. These mites spin small webs so that is an indication as to what you have bothering your plants. They will attack almost any plant including house plants, ornamentals, trees, shrubs and veggies. The first sign of leaf damage is small dots on the top side of the leaves.