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How to beat this heat-loving pest

Spider mites thrive in triple-digit temperatures; protect your tomatoes, roses and more

FIMBY: Battling early-season tomato pests

Awareness and perseverance will keep plants, fruit in good shape

See lots of little webs? Spider mites love heat

Tiny pests thrive during hot, dry, dusty conditions

Record Sacramento heat brings outbreak of spider mites

Stay hydrated and give your plants a morning shower

Summer rose care: Overcoming fungal disease, spider mites

Cold spring weather created challenges; how to get your roses looking their best

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 28

See webs? It's most likely spider mites — not spiders

Is there a cure for spider mites?

When heat is on, spider mites attack

Looking back at the blast-furnace summer of 2020

After heat comes pests and problems

Take a moment for a midseason assessment

Hot weather brings out spider mites, mosquitoes

One more day of heat to endure, then ...

These little pests love hot, dusty, dry conditions

For best roses in heat, watch water and mites

Tips on summer rose care for more beautiful blooms

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 12

Cold shower can help fight spider mites