red spider mite

US /ˌred ˈspaɪ.dər maɪt/
UK /ˌred ˈspaɪ.dər maɪt/
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acarien rouge, araignée rouge

a tiny arachnid pest (Tetranychus urticae) that feeds on the sap of plants, causing damage to leaves and fruits, often found on the undersides of leaves and characterized by its reddish color

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The gardener noticed a severe infestation of red spider mites on his tomato plants.
Le jardinier a remarqué une infestation sévère d'acariens rouges sur ses plants de tomates.
To control red spider mites, it's often recommended to increase humidity and use insecticidal soap.
Pour contrôler les acariens rouges, il est souvent recommandé d'augmenter l'humidité et d'utiliser du savon insecticide.