I guess this is a spider mite--it just seems kind of big from what Ive read

Tee Five

Tee Five

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Well they haven't made it to my plants just yet--but damn....they are on the hunt.

Any chance this isn't a spider mite that has no interest in my plants?

Perhaps a relative?

(I know Im grasping)

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Tee Five

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You know---I have seen the odd one here and there---but not on any of my plants--I guess I just figured they haven't been able to get to them yet.

Please God--tell me you are suggesting that these fuckers may NOT be spider mites.
 
merkstillgrows

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dude kill it still i think that is a spider mite just checked up on some pics on google they sorta look the same as that in your pic
 
Tee Five

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merkstillgrows said:
dude kill it still i think that is a spider mite just checked up on some pics on google they sorta look the same as that in your pic
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It's as dead as dead can be. It wasn't posing for the picture.(lol)

I checked some pics too.....but none were even close to that big--that's the only reason I have a little doubt
 
Tee Five

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jondamon said:
looks like a velvet spider.

try google'ing them see if it resembles yours

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Well I started looking at Velvet mites--the thing is that the legs on this sucker seems why too long to be from the "tick" family.

Under the velvet spider family I saw some that resembled this bugger but were too big. But i think you may have put me on the right path--I'll look more after work---thanks for you research.

+rep
 
Steph187

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hey are mites- the ones you see running around are not the same as the Red Spider Mite that is a plant pest- these are smaller. The active ones you mention are not pests. There attracted to bricks,cars anything with heat.
 
jondamon

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Tee Five said:
Well I started looking at Velvet mites--the thing is that the legs on this sucker seems why too long to be from the "tick" family.

Under the velvet spider family I saw some that resembled this bugger but were too big. But i think you may have put me on the right path--I'll look more after work---thanks for you research.

+rep
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no problem.

J
 
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iscrog4food

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Ironically enough that my actually be a predetor mite (phytoseiulus persimilis) which is a beneficial insect that consumes spider mites. It is kind of hard to tell from the picture and get an ideal of the real size. If you have mites you will know it from the lower leaves spotting. If you dont have mites then thank your lucky stars because summertime + Spidermites = RIP YOUR FUCKING HAIR OUT!!!
 
Tee Five

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iscrog4food said:
Ironically enough that my actually be a predetor mite (phytoseiulus persimilis) which is a beneficial insect that consumes spider mites. It is kind of hard to tell from the picture and get an ideal of the real size. If you have mites you will know it from the lower leaves spotting. If you dont have mites then thank your lucky stars because summertime + Spidermites = RIP YOUR FUCKING HAIR OUT!!!
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Well ive seen a few more of those buggers--but none of them near any of my plants. So far so good.

I've heard of the predator mites--I couldn't find any info--I'll google the Latin name.

Thanks
 
Tee Five

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iscrog4food said:
Ironically enough that my actually be a predetor mite (phytoseiulus persimilis) which is a beneficial insect that consumes spider mites. It is kind of hard to tell from the picture and get an ideal of the real size. If you have mites you will know it from the lower leaves spotting. If you dont have mites then thank your lucky stars because summertime + Spidermites = RIP YOUR FUCKING HAIR OUT!!!
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I just checked--and you know you may be on to something. The ONLY difference is the one in my pic seems to have some more legs (I think). But I saw some pics that were ....YES!....THAT!!!

I have to + rep 2 U
 
GrizzlyAdams

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If you want to be sure by using predators, the two most effective are Neoseiulus (Amblyseius) californicus and Mesoseiulus (phytoseiulus) longipes. Just in case google doesn't lead you to where you wanna be ;).

Good luck,
-Grizz
 
CDXX

CDXX

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If you aren't already, I'd begin using neem oil. Even if these bugs aren't spider mites, it is clear that bugs have somehow found a way into your setup...if these guys can get in, then who knows what else may be lurking around!
 
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