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Spiders
Nov 17, 2015 16:22:21 GMT -5
Post by bcmosaic on Nov 17, 2015 16:22:21 GMT -5
Does anyone have issues with spiders? 50% of my pots have this intense thick webbing across the surface. Looks ugly. Have yet to see a spider stuck in a sundew
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Spiders
Nov 17, 2015 16:50:44 GMT -5
Post by danyoh on Nov 17, 2015 16:50:44 GMT -5
That's mold/fungi. What I do is mix a solution of soap/water (1:20 maybe) and spray on the soil. I have been doing it for a month and none of my plants seem to be suffering.. Maybe others can provide a better solution?
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Post by paulkoop on Nov 17, 2015 17:29:05 GMT -5
Rubbing alchol or hydrogen peroxide
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Spiders
Nov 17, 2015 18:03:39 GMT -5
Post by bcmosaic on Nov 17, 2015 18:03:39 GMT -5
It's definitely spiders. I can see the little tiny black buggers hanging upside down under their web. They're fast so catching them is out and trying to squish them is tough to do on lfs. Need an arachnid-cide treatment here.
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Post by dvg on Nov 17, 2015 19:53:37 GMT -5
'Said the Sundew to the Spider'
Our traps, to us, are suited You're mobile, while I'm rooted We snare the same food And not to seem rude... But I loathe being looted!
'Replied the Spider to the Sundew'
I steal; despite how you feel, It works out, it's a fair deal Because of the glue You make in your dew I might end up as your meal
dvg
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Spiders
Nov 30, 2015 16:46:11 GMT -5
Post by vraev on Nov 30, 2015 16:46:11 GMT -5
I really never had an issue with spiders. Infact I find them amazing for feeding small seedlings. I catch them and stuff them inside pitchers. Do u have a pic? are you sure its not spider mites? They can come in a wide range of sizes. Regular spiders are always welcome in my tank. I used to have a funnel web inside my N. rajah pot many years ago.
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Spiders
Dec 2, 2015 12:45:25 GMT -5
Post by bcmosaic on Dec 2, 2015 12:45:25 GMT -5
I don't usually have problems with spiders but when they cover the whole surface area of a pot, from rim to rim with webbing and its not your typical symmetric webbing it looks really bad. They are tiny and black and hang upside down under the webbing. There's a jumping spider in a holding tank and I have no problem with him. I've managed to get rid of them (for now). Cheers
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Post by Avery on Dec 14, 2015 21:57:05 GMT -5
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Spiders
Dec 15, 2015 12:46:10 GMT -5
via mobile
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Post by roraima on Dec 15, 2015 12:46:10 GMT -5
That's an amazing pic Avery! Your spider has a real sense for dramatic architecture.
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Post by amanitovirosa on Dec 15, 2015 20:10:56 GMT -5
...I can't decide which is better, Avery's pic or DVG's poem!
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Post by paulkoop on Dec 15, 2015 22:12:01 GMT -5
Can sundews catch spiders iv never seen one
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Post by hal on Dec 15, 2015 22:44:36 GMT -5
Can sundews catch spiders iv never seen one They're sorta hairy and have 8 legs, Paul. Check your basement.
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Post by paulkoop on Dec 16, 2015 1:52:04 GMT -5
Can sundews catch spiders iv never seen one They're sorta hairy and have 8 legs, Paul. Check your basement. Um i only have 2 legs and im much hairier LOL Iv seen dandy long legs stuck just never wolf spiders and stuff even out side I know i have spiders i pick them up and take em out side once a week i catch a big one Use a container and scoop up:p
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Dec 16, 2015 7:16:59 GMT -5
Post by pbwaj on Dec 16, 2015 7:16:59 GMT -5
Well, I've joined the battle. My S. Dana's Delight and Scarlet Belle have a case of spider mites. Been doing the soap/water treatment, with web removal by paper towel, but the little buggers just make a new one.
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Spiders
Dec 16, 2015 10:05:53 GMT -5
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Post by lloyd on Dec 16, 2015 10:05:53 GMT -5
For spider mites on Sarrs.
Put them outside as long as it's over 3°C, or over 5°C if they're not going into dormancy.
Spray with Al Bickel's Neem recipe (ordinary,not double strength) or just with a few drops of Eucalyptus oil per liter.
Even cool, wet conditions outside (distilled water spray) will quickly get rid of spider mites.
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