noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
little
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But we both agreed the little mite was the spitting image of the man.
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The little mite had objected strongly.
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A baby, poor little mite .
red
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Spraying with water is particularly effective for discouraging red spider mite , which flourishes in dry conditions.
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There are no pesticides approved against red spider mites on sugar beet.
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In recent hot summers, red spider mite has become a severe problem in some gardens.
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Dry air in the greenhouse will encourage pests such as red spider mite .
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Pest problems Greenhouse crops are susceptible to greenfly, whitefly and red spider mite which all feed on the leaves.
■ NOUN
dust
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Pollution and house dust mites are the main culprits.
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The dust mite , which thrives in warm, moist air, is the greatest source of allergens for asthmatics.
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Some people are allergic to molds, dust mites , animal dander or cockroaches.
spider
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Spraying with water is particularly effective for discouraging red spider mite , which flourishes in dry conditions.
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There are no pesticides approved against red spider mites on sugar beet.
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In recent hot summers, red spider mite has become a severe problem in some gardens.
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Dry air in the greenhouse will encourage pests such as red spider mite .
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Pest problems Greenhouse crops are susceptible to greenfly, whitefly and red spider mite which all feed on the leaves.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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On the other hand, aphids can infect raspberries with incurable virus diseases, and blackcurrant reversion is spread by big-bud mites.
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Some teachers take everything a mite too serious.
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Spraying with water is particularly effective for discouraging red spider mite , which flourishes in dry conditions.
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The dust mite , which thrives in warm, moist air, is the greatest source of allergens for asthmatics.
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The little mite had objected strongly.
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Then she trailed her fingers through the flour, parting, separating small hills and ridges of it, looking for mites.
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When an ant comes near it, the mite will strum vigorously with its long front legs.
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With all respect to my old friend, I believe my aims and basic purposes may have gone a mite deeper.