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title: "I have tried to post my question in various groups, but it isn’t…"
description: "I have tried to post my question in various groups, but it isn’t showing up. I have a spider plant outside, and I suspect caterpillars or snails are eating it.…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "CLynn"
published: "2026-08-31T15:38:22.304847Z"
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# I have tried to post my question in various groups, but it isn’t…

_Posted by CLynn on 2026-08-31_

I have tried to post my question in various groups, but it isn’t showing up. I have a spider plant outside, and I suspect caterpillars or snails are eating it. How do I treat this?

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## 7 comments

### Karzdan commented on 2026-08-31

I've started to see this on mine as well. Still don't know what is eating it yet. But I'm suspecting caterpillars or grasshoppers. It can't be snails or slugs, the location (yours is hanging) prevents any snails from reaching it. I'd guess an insecticide should work. Mines just a couple nibbles, so not to worried about it right now.

### CLynn commented on 2026-08-31

I hope yours doesn’t worsen. This evening, I intend to comb through mine in search of a culprit. I would hate to lose it. It’s been so full and healthy until this.

#### Karzdan replied on 2026-08-31

I'm about to bring it indoors. The outside temperatures are starting to drop. Won't be too long before it's too cold for some of my plants.

### Planta member commented on 2026-08-31

Neem oil will help with grasshoppers, if that’s what it is. It’ll help with a lot of other pests as well.

#### CLynn replied on 2026-08-31

Thank you! I hope to find a critter but, so far, no luck. I may explore your suggestion if new damage continues.

### Lori commented on 2026-09-05

It is actually grasshoppers eating it. I have 2 spiders plants on my back porch and found a grasshopper munching away.

#### CLynn replied on 2026-09-05

What’d you treat it with?

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