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title: "(the white dust is from using a paper towel after spraying) I found…"
description: "(the white dust is from using a paper towel after spraying) I found some spider mites on my frydek would they be the cause of these spots? I thought I used to…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Botanista"
published: "2024-08-05T22:38:17.561048Z"
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# (the white dust is from using a paper towel after spraying) I found…

_Posted by Botanista on 2024-08-05_

(the white dust is from using a paper towel after spraying) I found some spider mites on my frydek would they be the cause of these spots? I thought I used to much fertilizer or let the water get to low (it’s in semi hydro) since I found the spider mites I’m not sure now

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## 3 comments

### nepenthomancer commented on 2024-08-06

That does look like spider mite damage I’m sorry, but I think they’re easier to get rid of than some pests.

#### Botanista replied on 2024-08-06

Thanks! I just wanted to be sure

#### nepenthomancer replied on 2024-08-06

I hope they’re gone swiftly and your beautiful frydek recovers well! (My silly varigated frydek won’t stop pushing out nearly white leaves like it doesn’t need to photosynthesize or something 😂)

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