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title: "Relatively new to houseplant care. What is this pest and what do I do…"
description: "Relatively new to houseplant care. What is this pest and what do I do about it? Just noticed them recently and am horrified"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gQFe7WID5FBXaYHi1I5Yjl"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Novice plant mom"
published: "2026-05-10T14:30:04.475407Z"
language: "en"
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# Relatively new to houseplant care. What is this pest and what do I do…

_Posted by Novice plant mom on 2026-05-10_

Relatively new to houseplant care. What is this pest and what do I do about it? Just noticed them recently and am horrified

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![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/x7JpEMybeDm_fq8BvAA7JFm7EJMM0VWqa7Xt5kRLQ6w/jzVXPbBzT-mI7SiaNwdsuw.webp?size=large)

## 1 comment

### Waspinator commented on 2026-05-10

The pics are super blurry, but that's a jumping spider. It's totally harmless, and will eat pest insects for you if you let it stay. If you prefer to get rid of it, just use a cup and paper trap and move it outside; these are great to have in gardens

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