Editorial illustration of an orange predatory mite holding a clipboard while observing airflow and humidity gradients among Philodendron and Alocasia plants in terracotta pots, representing plant microclimates.

The Hidden Weather That Shapes Plant and Predator Life

Karen Horn

Invisible weather shapes every growing space. Warm air pools under lights, cool air settles near the floor, and in between, tiny predators decide where they’ll thrive. Learn how microclimates influence the balance between plants, pests, and the mites that keep them in check.

How Predatory Mites Use Chemical Signals

How Predatory Mites Use Chemical Signals

Karen Horn

Predatory mites don’t just hunt—they communicate. Plants call for backup with chemical signals, predators leave scent trails, and entire ecosystems shift in response. These invisible conversations shape how pests are controlled, long before you see results on the leaves.