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glassboro_greenhouse
glassboro_greenhousestarted grow question 3 years ago
Is this bug harmful to my plant? Thanks
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Leaves. Other
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hillman
hillmananswered grow question 3 years ago
Check your stems for brown agglomeration of weird looking stuff. The stem would be swollen in that spot. If that is the case, an egg has been inoculated there and soon a larvae will crawl through the inner of the stem to the buds and start eating them from inside out. His poop will make the bud mold.
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TinyTenter
TinyTenteranswered grow question 3 years ago
That bugs are landing on your plant could mean you don't have enough air circulation. Flying bugs hate circulated air because it makes it difficult for them to fly. Try to see if you can blow those suckers out of your grow area. Cuz harmless or not, bugs shouldn't be landing on your plant. Don't let those things waste your time and effort. Good luck, buddy! Hope that helps.
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glassboro_greenhouse
glassboro_greenhouseanswered grow question 3 years ago
Hey @Papa_T, I believe that it could be a small moth considering it is an indoor grow and it flies towards lights. It seems like there is only one in the garden. I have not seen any others. Thanks for your response.
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Rap_a_cap
Rap_a_capanswered grow question 3 years ago
Hey Glass, its a "metcalfa pruinosa". Jumping bastards. Get rid.
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MrStinky
MrStinkyanswered grow question 3 years ago
Get rid.
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Papa_T
Papa_Tanswered grow question 3 years ago
I would definitely remove it from the garden. How many more are there? It looks like a random small moth. It’s probably looking for some leaves to munch on. One isn’t really a cause for major concern. Now if you have a few I’d be starting to get my guard up. Hope that helps friend.
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