Q.Tiny Red Bugs
I have these very tiny red bugs that look almost like a spider but have very short legs. They are no bigger than a pin head. They are not on my plants but are crawling around my patio and on my outdoor furniture. If you squash on it, it looks like bright orange-red blood. Can you identify them for me, as they are driving me nuts?

Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on May 24, 2011
They are most likely either red spider mites or clover mites. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/red-spider-mites.htm
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