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Tox004 · 06-02-2009, 06:55 AM

over the past few days ive noticed a lot of spiders on my Green Crack plant. i first noticed the webs on the leaves (i dont think it's spider mites because the webs are on the leaf tips and extend down several node levels, which i've read is not how spider mite webs look). anyways im thinking it best not to kill the spiders so that they can eat any other pests, but is it possible that they can harm the plant? im growing outside so it's no suprise that im going to see a lot of spiders.

thanks!

MoeBudz^420 · 06-02-2009, 04:30 PM

Spiders are predators - they catch & eat live prey. Your plants will be fine other than some webs stuck on them. Spiders are unavoidable outside but they do no real harm - more good actually, by eating pest insects...

Worry Not...

Peace

jammie · 06-02-2009, 04:36 PM

if this is a sudden occurence, i'd check my plants real close to see what's drawing them.

06-02-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tox004

over the past few days ive noticed a lot of spiders on my Green Crack plant. i first noticed the webs on the leaves (i dont think it's spider mites because the webs are on the leaf tips and extend down several node levels, which i've read is not how spider mite webs look). anyways im thinking it best not to kill the spiders so that they can eat any other pests, but is it possible that they can harm the plant? im growing outside so it's no suprise that im going to see a lot of spiders.

thanks!

yeah spiders are carnivores (and cannibals). They go ont plants to eat the bugs, doing us a favor. The favor/intrusive line gets crossed when the orb weavers are camouflaged at eye level. Fuck YOU I'm not getting bit by some circus freak flourescenet spider

toastfighter2 · 06-02-2009, 10:25 PM

Hey Tox004, have you actually seen the spiders, or just the webs starting? I only ask because spidermite webbing looks like regular spider web at first(long single lines from them migrating). Most pics depict them as only turning your buds into something that looks like cotton candy, but that is only when they get out of control. Your best bet is to go over you plants very carefully, especially checking the under side of your leaves. If you see little flecks of "sand", its time to get real preditors

06-02-2009, 11:23 PM

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Weedninja · 06-03-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tox004

over the past few days ive noticed a lot of spiders on my Green Crack plant. i first noticed the webs on the leaves (i dont think it's spider mites because the webs are on the leaf tips and extend down several node levels, which i've read is not how spider mite webs look). anyways im thinking it best not to kill the spiders so that they can eat any other pests, but is it possible that they can harm the plant? im growing outside so it's no suprise that im going to see a lot of spiders.

thanks!

Are you sure that they're not mites?

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yeah spiders are carnivores (and cannibals). They go ont plants to eat the bugs, doing us a favor. The favor/intrusive line gets crossed when the orb weavers are camouflaged at eye level. Fuck YOU I'm not getting bit by some circus freak flourescenet spider

I think I just found a sig quote.

Wait...What? · 06-03-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tox004

over the past few days ive noticed a lot of spiders on my Green Crack plant. i first noticed the webs on the leaves (i dont think it's spider mites because the webs are on the leaf tips and extend down several node levels, which i've read is not how spider mite webs look). anyways im thinking it best not to kill the spiders so that they can eat any other pests, but is it possible that they can harm the plant? im growing outside so it's no suprise that im going to see a lot of spiders.

thanks!

one of those leaves - one that has webs on it - turn it over. whats on the underside?

hiker · 06-03-2009, 01:41 AM

I let my spiders stay. Hopefully they help catch fungus gnats and other assorted goodies. Hiker BE PART OF THE SOLUTION NOT THE PROBLEM GROW FOR FUN FAMILY AND FRIENDS NOT FOR PROFIT

Tox004 · 06-03-2009, 06:00 AM

thanks everyone for the replies. yes ive seen 2 spiders over the past two days. although im concerned now because im seeing tiny specks on my leaves as well as reddish brown spots, which makes me think ive got more than a spider problem. that being said, dont spiders eat spider mites??

BTW, i looked under the leaves with a loupe and could not find anything. i assume that the loupe is strong enough to find any type of mites, but i may go purchase some ladybugs just to be safe.

i have a pic but cant post it because its on my computer - arg!

06-02-2009, 06:55 AM	#1
Tox004 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 29	can spiders eat pot plants? over the past few days ive noticed a lot of spiders on my Green Crack plant. i first noticed the webs on the leaves (i dont think it's spider mites because the webs are on the leaf tips and extend down several node levels, which i've read is not how spider mite webs look). anyways im thinking it best not to kill the spiders so that they can eat any other pests, but is it possible that they can harm the plant? im growing outside so it's no suprise that im going to see a lot of spiders. thanks!
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06-02-2009, 04:30 PM	#2
MoeBudz^420 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Surrounded By Idiots Posts: 1,033	Spiders are predators - they catch & eat live prey. Your plants will be fine other than some webs stuck on them. Spiders are unavoidable outside but they do no real harm - more good actually, by eating pest insects... Worry Not... Peace __________________ The wrong path has been taken regarding personal cannabis use & cultivation for many decades now... Isn't it about time to give the right one a chance? ---------- Quality, not Quantity! ---------- A Warrior for the Cause, until either: 1) It is legal. 2) I am dead. "Si Vis Pacem Para bellum"
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06-02-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
toastfighter2 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Middle America Posts: 678	Hey Tox004, have you actually seen the spiders, or just the webs starting? I only ask because spidermite webbing looks like regular spider web at first(long single lines from them migrating). Most pics depict them as only turning your buds into something that looks like cotton candy, but that is only when they get out of control. Your best bet is to go over you plants very carefully, especially checking the under side of your leaves. If you see little flecks of "sand", its time to get real preditors __________________ Your style will eventually match your grow area and the amount of time and money you like to put into initial setup vs. long term maintenance.-stinkyattic "OVERGROW the WORLD.....one lil' Bathroom light bulb at a time"Dr. Bud Greengenes, Phd. in THC Beginners Links ICMAG'S OFFICIAL ~DIY~ LINK-O-RAMA https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=291712
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06-02-2009, 04:36 PM	#3
jammie ganjatologist Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,589	if this is a sudden occurence, i'd check my plants real close to see what's drawing them.
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hiker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: hopefully where karma can find me Posts: 947	I let my spiders stay. Hopefully they help catch fungus gnats and other assorted goodies. Hiker BE PART OF THE SOLUTION NOT THE PROBLEM GROW FOR FUN FAMILY AND FRIENDS NOT FOR PROFIT
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06-03-2009, 06:00 AM	#10
Tox004 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 29	thanks everyone for the replies. yes ive seen 2 spiders over the past two days. although im concerned now because im seeing tiny specks on my leaves as well as reddish brown spots, which makes me think ive got more than a spider problem. that being said, dont spiders eat spider mites?? BTW, i looked under the leaves with a loupe and could not find anything. i assume that the loupe is strong enough to find any type of mites, but i may go purchase some ladybugs just to be safe. i have a pic but cant post it because its on my computer - arg!
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