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title: "Found this and a spider in the planter when watering. Is this a…"
description: "Found this and a spider in the planter when watering. Is this a spider mite? My plant just 2 inch, how should I do pest control without killing my plant?"
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published: "2025-04-29T06:36:55.313023Z"
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# Found this and a spider in the planter when watering. Is this a…

_Publicado por Christa el 2025-04-29_

Found this and a spider in the planter when watering. Is this a spider mite? My plant just 2 inch, how should I do pest  
control without killing my plant?

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## 1 comentario

### KJM comentó el 2025-04-29

This is not a spider mite. Mites are much smaller. You can either do preventative treatments of All seasons oil or neem, or you can get a granular systemic also. You'll want to know what kind of plant you have because a few plants do not tolerate neem very well. Alternately, you can treat only when you see evidence of pest presents. If your leaves feel sticky be suspicious.

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