They might bite the dust (5)

I believe the answer is:

mites

(Other definitions for mites that I've seen before include "Times (anag.)" , "Minute creatures that infest animals and food" , "Small arachnids" , "tots?" , "Minute arachnids that infest animals and stored foods" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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