How To Get Rid Of Clover In Lawn : Tips for Your Garden

What are clover mites? Clover mites are tiny little mites that are a reddish color when still small, but become brown when grown up. These pesty little things, while not actually dangerous to humans, can cause considerable damage to your front lawn, as they regularly feed on plant tissue. Not only that, but if left unattended, they are likely to take up residence inside your home, as they seek refuge from the cold, rain, snow, and other elements. There, they can leave ugly little red stains on their trail.

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Fortunately, not only are they not dangerous, but it is actually quite easy to get rid of them. It is imperative that you remove them from your lawn before they get a chance to enter your home, and it's also a good idea to exterminate them in the summertime, as that is when they reproduce, and you'll be exterminating the eggs before they get a chance to hatch.

Here are some simple and easy steps on how to get rid of clover in lawn. 

1:First, make sure you are not overwatering or overfeeding your plants and lawn. Preventation is the best medication, and clover mites tend to gravitate towards places which have a lot of mold and fungi, and too much moisture in your plants



2: Next, you should treat your infested lawn with insecticidial soap, or pesticide. To do that, you should first determine whether it's your entire lawn that's infested, or just a few plants. Next, spray the infested area, but make sure not to overdo it, as you certainly don't want to cause damage to your plants. Spraying in the morning and evening is a good idea, and always follow the instructions of the manufacturer.

3:Although pesticides are the most effective in treating mites, it's also more expensive. Another alternative is to use household products. Boric acid, which is a common household product used for baking, can also be effective in removing clover mites. Dilute the boric acid with water and apply it to the infested area. This can be done by simply pouring the solution into a spray bottle and spraying your plants.



4: The next thing you want to do is take some steps to protect any remaining mites from infesting your home. To do this, remove all weeds and grass, especially tall grass, which are in the eighteen to twenty four inches surrounding your house. This will ensure that the mites don't travel to your home directly from the grass.



5:Next, you want to replace that grass with something to stop the mites from reaching your home. Both gravel and mulch are good choices, as it is difficult for the mites to crawl over them. However, they are not foolproof, which is why an even better choice is to surround your house with mite-repelling plants and flowers. This is not only more effective, but it looks nicer too.Barberry, spruce, juniper and yew are some nice looking, mite-repelling shrubs. And if you'd rather use flowers, then zinnia, petunia, geranium, salvia, marigold and rose are good choices. It may also help to spray two feet around your house with pesticide.

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