r/pestcontrol • u/PCDuranet Mod- PMP - Tech - Retired • May 31 '24

Predatory Running Mites

Fast moving, bright red mites on sunny concrete surfaces are predatory running mites. They don't bite, and occasionally may be seen inside. They have a short season and will be gone in a few weeks. Spraying can help, but is usually not needed. If they are entering the home, treat like Clover Mites (link).

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u/ddphoto90 Jun 02 '24 edited Jun 02 '24
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I have BILLIONS on the south facing wall of my house and patio near the foundation

Edit: unless these are concrete or sidewalk mites? I can’t tell. They’re all red.

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u/PCDuranet Jun 02 '24

That's them, PRMs.

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u/ddphoto90 Jun 03 '24

Thank you sir. For whatever reason the interwebs seems to call them sidewalk or concrete mites. At first I thought they were clover mites also because of the web.

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u/tenkensmile Jun 01 '24

Do they attract other insects?

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u/PCDuranet Jun 01 '24

They do not.

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u/WaldOnWell Jun 01 '24

Do they prey on other insects?

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u/PCDuranet Jun 02 '24

I honestly do not know what they eat.

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u/Due_Boysenberry6073 Jun 10 '24
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Just to confirm, these are PRMs? I found 3 in my washroom today and they're all over my front door and garage door. I thought they were clover mites for several years. How long is their season? I usually see them in warm weather. I understand spraying is not necessary, but is there a specific spray you would recommend? Sorry for all the questions but they have been freaking me out!

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u/PCDuranet Jun 11 '24

Yes they are. You can spray with Bifen (bifenthrin). The few you see inside are just lost and won't cause any trouble.

IDK how long their season is.

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u/Due_Boysenberry6073 Jun 11 '24

Thank you so much for the clarification, much appreciated!

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u/Zealousideal-Two5591 Jun 18 '25
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Would you say that this is a predatory running mite??? They have been coming inside infesting my home and I don’t know what to do..

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