tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post9007748065690045255..comments2024-03-27T19:59:56.174-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Itsy bitsy spider, beat itGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-56982761375005368132013-07-15T11:16:17.868-07:002013-07-15T11:16:17.868-07:00I've been using dried out aloe bloom stalks to...I've been using dried out aloe bloom stalks to "sweep" away the spider webs in and around my succulents and on my potting bench. But the little buggers are quite persistent. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033443643442246531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-43812143249056215342013-05-26T11:29:17.624-07:002013-05-26T11:29:17.624-07:00Update: I removed some of the densest webs with a ...Update: I removed some of the densest webs with a small sticks and spiders come scurrying out. Then I hosed down the plants with a strong spray of water. Will do Neem oil next.<br /><br />I'm still not convinced I have mites but I can't exclude it. The critters I saw were definitely spiders, moving fast. Some as small as 1/8 - 1/4 inch. From what I read spiter mites are significantly smaller.<br /><br />I'll posted updates to keep you informed.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-26156015463972977562013-05-26T08:46:23.187-07:002013-05-26T08:46:23.187-07:00Gerhard, you definitely have spider mites. Get ri...Gerhard, you definitely have spider mites. Get rid of them.Laura Balaorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637747125216983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-70130230698791436812013-05-25T21:02:36.010-07:002013-05-25T21:02:36.010-07:00I allow spiders free reign here, but I am pretty u...I allow spiders free reign here, but I am pretty unfriendly when they deface my plants..I use a small shop vac, or a wisk broom and a webster. I figure the spiders have good odds here since I am no-spray and not phobic.80 percent of them survive, including those that live in the house. kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-70133603511244270512013-05-25T15:44:21.345-07:002013-05-25T15:44:21.345-07:00Yucco that is for sure! I wonder what is up with ...Yucco that is for sure! I wonder what is up with all the spiders? I would definitely check out the spider mite thing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474473944224987592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-61175647111241487142013-05-25T05:59:59.443-07:002013-05-25T05:59:59.443-07:00It looks like you have spider mites Gerhard. Here&...It looks like you have spider mites Gerhard. Here's the link to UC Davis pest management on spider mites http://tinyurl.com/oggffax<br /><br />Hope that helps. Laura Balaorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637747125216983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-15307036221524332532013-05-24T22:26:06.901-07:002013-05-24T22:26:06.901-07:00A blast with the hose?A blast with the hose?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-67615385483500744842013-05-24T19:54:28.822-07:002013-05-24T19:54:28.822-07:00Your vacuum remedy sounds good even though some mi...Your vacuum remedy sounds good even though some might say it sucks. (Sorry, couldn't help myself.)outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-54431711131019941582013-05-24T13:27:02.927-07:002013-05-24T13:27:02.927-07:00You're right, rain would wash the webs away. U...You're right, rain would wash the webs away. Unfortunately, our dry season has started and we likely won't see any significant rainfall until October. <br /><br />My typical remedy is to suck up the webs with a shop vac. I guess it's time to bring it out.<br />Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-87408788733760866732013-05-24T12:27:20.215-07:002013-05-24T12:27:20.215-07:00I will trade you deer (or a woodchuck) for spiders...I will trade you deer (or a woodchuck) for spiders any day. :)<br /><br />I wonder if it's lack of rainfall or birds that keeps the webs persistent? I certainly have webs that stick around for weeks or months, but they're usually where rain doesn't hit.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-77065953266396957062013-05-24T10:40:28.874-07:002013-05-24T10:40:28.874-07:00Which ones look suspicious to you, Sue? I haven...Which ones look suspicious to you, Sue? I haven't noticed any spider mites but will look closer.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-35694121528812859432013-05-24T10:34:44.276-07:002013-05-24T10:34:44.276-07:00A few of those pictures look like spider mite webs...A few of those pictures look like spider mite webs, Gerhard. You might want to check out google images "spider mite webs". They are one of the worst pests I have to deal with on the plants at the school's nursery. Suesuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04876157448125007929noreply@blogger.com