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title: "Does anyone know what causes this on a croton? It is outside. Should…"
description: "Does anyone know what causes this on a croton? It is outside. Should I use neem oil?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65b503a95ffb634159e121c0"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Aidan"
published: "2024-01-27T13:22:49.038Z"
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# Does anyone know what causes this on a croton? It is outside. Should…

_Posted by Aidan on 2024-01-27_

Does anyone know what causes this on a croton? It is outside. Should I use neem oil?

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## 1 comment

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-27

The white web looks like one from a common spider. The spotted leaf looks like areas chewed by insects that dried out. There seems to be fresh chew marks on the right side of the leaf. Thrips can cause that damage.

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