Clover mites?

Question

How can I get rid of a clove mite infestation without professional grade products.

Answer 1

Since you're not interested in using any pesticides to control the clover mites in/around your home, here are some suggestions that should help reduce their occurence;

Clover mite problems often are permanently prevented if all grass next to foundations is removed, leaving a strip of bare soil at least 3 feet wide. Cover the strip with pea gravel or plant annual or perennial flowers, such as zinnias, marigolds, chrysanthemums, roses or salvia, that are not attractive to clover mites.

Clover mite infestations already present within a home are best managed by vacuuming. However clover mite migrations into living areas can also be prevented by putting a fine layer of various dusts around window cracks and other areas where clover mites may enter. Talc-containing baby powers, diatomaceous earth and even baking soda can create an effective barrier through which clover mites can not successfully pass.

Clover mite populations in lawns can be greatly reduced by providing some supplemental watering to areas where clover mites develop, such as warm and dry areas around sun-exposed foundations and near evergreens.

Hope this infomation is helpful in reducing their populations. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

I would try chopping up the tops of wild onions, ( wild garlic ) if you can find it. - If not, chop up some onions and see how that works. If that dos,t work, I would try dish washing liquid in a pump up orchard sprayer. About 1/3 cup to one gal. water. Spray just before Sun down. Moth balls will repel many types of insects also. Hope that helps.