The Kansas State University Entomology Department has confirmed that brown wheat mites are active in parts of western Kansas, posing a threat to wheat and triticale crops. These pests feed on leaf tips, causing plant tissue to dry out, especially during dry years. The mites are most active in the afternoons of warmer days and can produce multiple generations of eggs in the spring. Various chemical products registered in Kansas can help suppress or control brown wheat mite infestations.