Jumping Spiders vs Lady Bugs

[Qwertywill]

Heres a question,

How do you figure Jumping Spiders would compair to Lady Bugs to go up against mites?

I know the huge disadvantage to the spider is it may have its "nest" under a leaf or potentially in your bud (But i figure if introduced early enough in the veg stage it will be under a leaf). But the species that is near myself does not spin webs to catch bugs, it goes out eats its quota and heads back to its nest

I am sure lady bugs eat significantly more mites then the spider would.. hense why they are used...

What are your thoughts?

Just a food for thought question!

[9fingerleafs]

i think the key is on the numbers, you introduce 1000 flying lady bugs to a garden and theyll find every single mite. maybe if you let 1000 spider loose in your garden theyll do the trick, but sounds like a nightmare to me

[Qwertywill]

I think your right! The "nesting" area would be a huge issue if it were a thousand.... The only plus is one spider can eat a cricket per week or so.... But I think your 100% correct... If there was a way to let in only like 20, not so bad... the ladies are the way to go

[Toker1]

Lady bugs, due to its life cycle will, rid more pests. If you create a home for the lady bugs to breed in, the juveniles will seek out pests inside the soil while the adults patrol the leaf areas of the plant.

[Qwertywill]

That makes sense. I know its the larva that eat the most, but adults need to feed as well!