"These guys are so small that they pretty much go unnoticed until their conditions are perfect—then the population explodes," an expert told Newsweek.

Your pets aren’t the only ones that like to chow down on that dry kibble. So do tiny microscopic bugs called grain mites. These pests thrive in hot summer months and in high humidity, able to… ...

As 2022 transitioned into 2023, drought conditions have continued to plague the current wheat crop and many producers in the High Plains have reported mites in their fields. Tom Royer, integrated ...

Wheat streak mosaic complex consists of a complex of three viruses: wheat streak mosaic virus, Triticum mosaic virus, and ...

Winter grain mites were more prevalent this year because they are more common in dry springs, falls or winters. When crops are under moisture stress, mites can cause crop yellowing.

My Yorkie was infested with grain mites, but she did not have any symptoms. The vet thought they might have come from her dry food. Unknowingly, I had been reinfecting my dog each time I fed her.

Wheat streak mosaic complex devastated many wheat fields across central and western Kansas in 2025. The conditions that ...

So do tiny microscopic bugs called grain mites.These pests thrive in hot summer months and in high humidity, able to lay hundreds of eggs on one dry nugget.