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Unknown Tiny Insects in Our Home #826945

Asked April 24, 2023, 12:56 PM EDT

We have these on window sills in our bedroom and on the floor in the bathroom. They are tiny and when smashed leave a brownish/reddish/yellow stain. This is a new home built in 2022. Can you ID these for us and a possible remedy for elimination? Thank You

Frederick County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi, 

These appear to be Clover Mites. While they can be a nuisance, they aren't harmful, don't bite, or get into food. They most likely are coming from the grass. You can seal up your window  with some masking tape to temporarily keep them out and they should stop trying to come inside when it gets hot enough for multiple days in a row. 

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 25, 2023, 9:26 AM EDT

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