Mites on Jumping Spider

[The Snark]

That sounds very complicated and risky. The mites are so tiny as well.

What would be ideal is a modern day electronics repair station with microscope and the tools to work on circuit boards with chips as small as a fly speck.

 

[Pana Lemontzis]

Hi Everyone!

I found this beautiful female Phidippus Borealis yesterday. She appears to have a mite infestation.

I was wondering if anyone here has any advice or suggestions on how I may be able to help her.

These are parasitic mites that. They feed on inverts like spiders. Removing the mites always has a risk of hurting the spider... I would use a knitting needle or toothpick and try to remove them.

 

[Pana Lemontzis]

I think you’re right. If she does lay eggs, do you think the babies will be infected as well?

The babies will be mite free. They dont pass on to offspring like that. The babies are too small for the mites

 

[EelhsaM]

The babies will be mite free. They dont pass on to offspring like that. The babies are too small for the mites

That’s good news!