Gerry from Milwaukee, Wi writes
The bugs jump and appear to be mites, possibly wood or clover mites. What product can I use to get rid of them. This area is on the north side of the house and the weather has been unusually rainy.
We can't give you a specific treatment method since we don't know exactly what species you are dealing with. You could try Onlaught Insecticide as it will hold up to the outdoor elements better with the way it is formulated, and covers over 200 pest on its label including some types of mites. You would mix 1 ounce per gallon of water and spray areas where the pest are present outdoors with the exception of edible vegetation. We suggest putting down glue boards similar to those used to catch mice and try to get some of the insect on them. You can then take a glue board to your Local Cooperative Extension office and have the Entomologist on staff help you make an identification. Once you know exactly what you are infested with, we can better direct you on a more direct treatment process.
Answer last updated on: 07/14/2013
