Pest Management Vocabulary

noun a taxonomic group that includes the mites and ticks

• Acari are tiny arachnids that are often found in dust and on plants.
• I heard that acari can cause allergies in some people.
• I hate those creepy crawly acari things!
• The acari of doubt began to infest his mind, causing him to question everything.

noun a small arachnid belonging to the Acaridae family, commonly known as a mite

• The acarid mites were found in the carpets of the old library.
• I heard there were acarid mites in the old rug at grandma's house.
• Those acarid critters are causing havoc in the basement.
• The acarid of doubt had infested his mind, causing him to second-guess every decision.