Why does your Ficus carica have fine webbing? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
These microscopic arachnids thrive in the warm, dry conditions often experienced by Ficus carica. They pierce plant cells to feed on sap, leaving behind fine silk webbing and causing stippling (tiny yellow dots) on the fig leaves.
In high humidity or sudden dry spells, red mites can rapidly colonize fig foliage. The webbing is a defensive structure used to protect the colony and move between leaves.
While not true webbing, extreme fluctuations in water availability can cause cells to rupture, creating a sticky residue that captures dust and looks like fine threads. This is often mistaken for spider mite webs.
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