Net of white threads on aloe vera
Aloe Vera None Given
My aloe vera nobilis has a net of tiny white threads on it. When I remove them, they come back. I don't see any insect activity, and the plant does not seem to suffer at all. What is it, should I try to get rid of it, and if so, how? Thanks!
Aloe Vera Nobilis with white thread-like webs
Posted
by: Valerie
(1 point)
Posted: October 31, 2016
Answers
It could possibly be spider mites (aka webspinning mites), which are difficult to see since they are so small.
In large numbers, they can cause damage, but your plant looks pretty healthy at the moment.
You may be able to reduce the mites with a heavy spray of water, or insecticidal soap.
Here's more info: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn...
In large numbers, they can cause damage, but your plant looks pretty healthy at the moment.
You may be able to reduce the mites with a heavy spray of water, or insecticidal soap.
Here's more info: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn...
Posted
by: Sheena Sidhu
(19 points)
Posted: November 16, 2016
The spider shown in the attached image emerged last week, I don't know what it is but it may be the culprit.
Posted
by: Valerie
(1 point)
Posted: November 16, 2016
Sheena Sidhu commented,
That looks like a wolf spider, but those typically don't make webs, so that might be a visitor rather than the culprit. Do you see its burrow in the pot? over 7 years ago.
That looks like a wolf spider, but those typically don't make webs, so that might be a visitor rather than the culprit. Do you see its burrow in the pot? over 7 years ago.
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