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title: "I would love to know what spider mites look like. I think one of my…"
description: "I would love to know what spider mites look like. I think one of my plants my have some :("
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author: "Plantgirly"
published: "2024-05-08T05:53:44.023951Z"
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# I would love to know what spider mites look like. I think one of my…

_Posted by Plantgirly on 2024-05-08_

I would love to know what spider mites look like. I think one of my plants my have some :(

## 11 comments

### Figleaf commented on 2024-05-08

From what I’ve experienced, they are often characterized by very thing white webs that form around the leaves of your plants. It’s an annoying process to get rid of but you can spray them down with a hose or soak them in water to dislodge the mites and prevent egg laying!

#### Plantgirly replied on 2024-05-08

Ok thank you so much this hopefully will help

#### Figleaf replied on 2024-05-08

Of course! They are usually attracted to dry soil so make sure to water your plants regularly and there’s a good chance they’ll stay away from them!

### Urban Jungle 🦩 commented on 2024-05-08

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rY0RgFfVZMOaFgPNQ0KymslJfSwVP1ixFsy-DY7NhYo/UGtIXp8TQPm0DEyVCbL0-g.webp?size=large)

#### Plantgirly replied on 2024-05-08

Thank you!! Definitely have them

### Urban Jungle 🦩 commented on 2024-05-08

I used bonide horticultural oil to kill them

#### Plantgirly replied on 2024-05-08

Thanks I’ll definitely use that!!

### Kylier commented on 2024-05-08

You’ll see, webs more than the begs themselves in my experience. Definitely look for any kind of webbing on the plant

#### Kylier replied on 2024-05-08

Bugs\*

### Sunny commented on 2024-05-08

Spider mites webs are fine. They eventually cover the back and front of leaves like sheer stockings. They chew on both sides of leaves giving them a fine speckled appearance like it’s covered with dust.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/PbnaDEVOQcKCm0K1QXzKgQ.webp?size=large)

#### Sunny replied on 2024-05-08

Spider mite damage on my alocasia zebrina

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/MMyDtj63TMKNI6pbO7mPQQ.webp?size=large)

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