bug This has been discovered twice so far How do you get rid of this bug? Are these bugs scary to plants?

EUNEUN
EUNEUNstarted grow question 6y ago
This has been discovered twice so far How do you get rid of this bug? Are these bugs scary to plants? How do you get rid of this bug? Are these bugs scary to plants?
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yoshiyoshifd
yoshiyoshifdanswered grow question 6y ago
It won't harm the plant. In fact, it has its benefits. It feeds on pests.
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Weezy90
Weezy90answered grow question 6y ago
We learned something new again, thanks Darktide! 😁 I would let it crawl sweetly on my hand if I came across it, but now that I know this... 🤣 Apparently, it can't be friends with my dog either, from what I read. It's an Asian one, I'm adding a link where it's very clear. https://www.thespruce.com/good-and-bad-ladybugs-2656236
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Darktide
Darktideanswered grow question 6y ago
If the bug is red, it is a lady beetle (ladybug) which is beneficial as the other said to eat the unwanted pests like scale insects and aphids. If it is orange then it is an Asian Lady Beetle, which will also eat scale insects and aphids. The difference between the two is that the Asian Lady Beetle bites (pin prick that is seldom serious), and in defense secretes a staining, foul yellow substance. As previously mentioned if it sticks around it found some unwanted pests to feed on and is doing a service to your plants. Great luck and happy growing to you :)
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 6y ago
It is a "Ladybird" beetle, one of the gardeners best friends. They are "predator" insects that eat bad bugs. No need to worry and just because there is one in your garden does not mean there is a problem, they fly around looking for food and that is all she is doing. Unless their are many more arriving, there is no problem. After this one has a look around for bugs to eat, as long as she does not find many, she will fly away and look elsewhere for bugs to eat. I think they are a lucky sign - that your garden is healthy and worthy of being checked over by this beautiful creature. One other thing, please remove the bottle that is covering your seedling, cannabis does not need high humidity, but does need access to fresh air. Leaving her under the cover can lead to fungal diseases and can also cause weak stems due to not having air movement to build her strength. Hope this helps,....... Organoman.
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Weezy90
Weezy90answered grow question 6y ago
Thanks for adding 4F1M6 extra! It's definitely smart to see what they're coming to eat 👍
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4F1M6
4F1M6answered grow question 6y ago
That is indeed a lady bug as @Weezy90 stated. They are beneficial insects that are natural predators to cannabis related pests. Thing is they dont stick around if there is no food. So finding them lingering around hints there is a food supply there for them. I would take precaution as to why they are coming to ur plants.
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Weezy90
Weezy90answered grow question 6y ago
Those are just ladybugs, let them live and put them outside🤩🌱 Otherwise, they're the ideal little creatures to have in your grow space. They eat just about all the possible insects that can be a nuisance for growers. I would leave them there for now, but as soon as your buds get sticky, put them outside. It would be a shame for such a useful little critter to die by sticking around. Good luck!🌱
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