forage mite

British  

noun

1. a mite normally occurring in forage but sometimes infesting the skin of mammals, esp horses, and birds

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Example Sentences

Gardeners like Roark are fighting to help pollinators like honeybees and monarch butterflies survive through the use of native plants like goldenrod, as local bee populations face the loss of natural forage, mite infestations and exposure to certain pesticides.

From Washington Times