Total Noob using teas and I am a believer

[May11th]

Preying mantis are so fuckin lazy. All they do is sit by a heat source all day lol I need lady bugs because I see them moving constant. Bastards just tilt their head and look at me like dumbfounded like you want me to eat bugs ? They don't appear to be doing their jobs the best. I have been keeping spidermites under control and almost gone. I haven't use habanero in awhile due to trying to save my mantis but if them Bastards can't do their job I will for them while killing them too. I don't want to see any critters moving. May have to go get predatory mites. But man i hate shit i can't see with my naked eye. Crawling on me, going from my hand to my nut sack as I satisfy my itch.

 

[hyroot]

Lady bugs work great. Spray them with a soap spray to make their wings stick

Dr. Bronners lavender soap or peppermint soap works on spider mites. Spray every other day for a week or two.

 

[st0wandgrow]

Preying mantis are so fuckin lazy. All they do is sit by a heat source all day lol I need lady bugs because I see them moving constant. Bastards just tilt their head and look at me like dumbfounded like you want me to eat bugs ? They don't appear to be doing their jobs the best. I have been keeping spidermites under control and almost gone. I haven't use habanero in awhile due to trying to save my mantis but if them Bastards can't do their job I will for them while killing them too. I don't want to see any critters moving. May have to go get predatory mites. But man i hate shit i can't see with my naked eye. Crawling on me, going from my hand to my nut sack as I satisfy my itch.

LOL! That's funny. I had really good success with Azamax. You don't want to spray it beyond 3-4 weeks flower, but if you start treating your veg and early flower plants with it you will knock them out. It's OMRI listed, and it works. Not every bottle in the hydro store is useless. I'm all for fucking around with weeds and peppers and soaps and beneficial bugs etc, but at a certain point you need to drop the hammer.

 

[May11th]

Does that stuff smell good? P's how do I change my sig. I looked under my profile and couldn't , I need some new material.

 

[May11th]

I agree stow. I'll invest in that also .it's nice to have a good combo of stuff around. I'm glad I have the area to clutter. I been staying alot more clean and organized now. I love my shop vac actually it's a dyson.

 

[hyroot]

Does that stuff smell good? P's how do I change my sig. I looked under my profile and couldn't , I need some new material.

yep. Go to my rollitup at top of the screen. Then on that page click on signature on the left side

Imo pure spray green (omri listed) works the best for pests. Its just hard to find. Very few hydro shops carry it.

do any of you get crickets in your garden. I've Been getting them lately. Like 2 or 3 once a week. Most of the time the leap across the floor. I have seen one jump off a leaf at the top of a plant a few times. I just don't know if they generally cause any damage. I haven't seen any noticeable damage. My cat usually hunts the crickets down anyway.

 

[Mad Hamish]

yep. Go to my rollitup at top of the screen. Then on that page click on signature on the left side

Imo pure spray green (omri listed) works the best for pests. Its just hard to find. Very few hydro shops carry it.

do any of you get crickets in your garden. I've Been getting them lately. Like 2 or 3 once a week. Most of the time the leap across the floor. I have seen one jump off a leaf at the top of a plant a few times. I just don't know if they generally cause any damage. I haven't seen any noticeable damage. My cat usually hunts the crickets down anyway.

They munch into the stems if they are in the room for a bit mate. You want to get rid of them ASAP.

 

[May11th]

Good info to have . Fuck crickets. Turn them into worm and rabbit food lol

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

Lady bugs are viscous cunts! I only had a gnat prob when they flew the coop. Those bitches/assholes are all you need if the environment is right. C'mon spring time!!! Speaking of gnat prob...BTI dunks top dressed and brewed really rocked em! I then put stickies on top of pots...nice mulch too. I love swatting at those fuckers and getting my hand stuck on a sticky, burned neck on bulb, knocking over solo cups, etc. That one little squish makes it worth while.

 

[May11th]

Lol i hate knocking my solo cups over. My gf laughs every time i have that split second look to where i want to destroy something then i calm down and smile or try to. Got a huge goose egg on top of my head from slamming into the corner of my mag ballast. I just top dressed with clay pebbles. I figure it's a good additive. I have a knat issue too after buying cheap peat moss. Live and learn. I just bough d. Earth to solve that issue. They aren't killing my garden just seems like all organic Gardners deal w them.

 

[Mad Hamish]

D.E doesn't do anything. BTi and sticky traps like Red here, works every time and it is very quick. A one inch DRY mulch like perlite helps a stack too, clay pellets is a bit if a problem they LOVE the stuff. BTi works every time and it is quite cheap. Highly recommended, it doesn't even smell bad.

 

[May11th]

I did a layer of d.earth and then a 2-3 inch of solid clay pellets. I never done bti dunks but I've read many good things about it from you guys. I just like d.earth because it has a shit ton of silica and has many uses . I have got rid of gnats with them before but it does take awhile. Won't be buying cheap soil anymore. I just bought some canna and after running it through my fingers it's some really good soft coco unlike the stuff I get from roots organics blocks. I like that it's pre washed and if I buy in bulk I can get it for about 15 a bag which isn't bad. I like that it's unsteamed as well. I need to go get some pvc pipe anywhoo so I'll gets some bti dunks when I'm there. As for mulches go, what's a great mulch for organics ? Would straw or hay be okay ? Mad hamish, what have you been up to, I remember a while back you were excited over organic dwc, I'm really wanting to try a 20 gal dwc. Looks like I'll be moving to a legal state here soon and gf is Down to move anywhere but colorado, too damn cold for too damn long she says. I just laughed and was like well California it is. I get called Hollywood all the time anywhoo because it's county boys where I'm from and I'm a county boy but don't look like one, I like my heavy metal and my fox racing tshirts and backwards hats and a fat doobie hidden in my hair . Later all. Glad to see the good vibes.

 

[Mad Hamish]

Just getting over the peak heat here so no indoor, some badass outdoor monsters though. My PC bit the dust and I don't feel like shopping for a new one yet so my pic updates have stopped for now. I will get onto sorting it out soon enough lol. Maybe upload a few pics somehow doesn't really work off my phone.

I love outdoor season. This is a pretty fat one for the amount of room, a few pounds dry in around 7 weeks

 

[May11th]

Can no one else post pictures either?

 

[May11th]

Lucky duck. Man wish it were warm here. Do you find outdoor weed better? I have never personally had good outdoor due to improper growers. I want some though , I would love to see your work ese.

 

[hyroot]

the sun is the best lighting of all types. Care for your outdoor as indoor. It will be the dankest.

 

[May11th]

Man someone needs to send me some of that lol is calis weed really better than everywhere else? Shit around here is horrible seriously. After smoking organics I know forsure the stuff here is chem. It's not icy nor potent and always has some big name.

 

[hyroot]

I wouldn't necessarily say its better. We here in cali, have the best climate. I'd say up in Humboldt passed the ghetto and then down south by San Diego in the hills in Fall Brook are the best places for outdoor, climate wise. There's been outdoor grows in cali going on longer than anywhere else in the country. I bet the countryside in southern New York (yonkers, fish kill) would be great for outdoor in late summer and fall. In socal we can grow out door year round too.

It snowing in Afghanistan right now. Temps are in the negatives ... My cousin just messaged all of us and told us the weather report out there. He has 2 1/2 months left on his tour..

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

Hawaii is prob the best for outdoors, and everything else...sigh. Right on about the sun Hy...plus it's free and somewhat local May, isn't OH home of Green Crack You need to get in touch with your roots brutha...

 

[May11th]

I honestly hate green crack. Not a fan of harsh tasting strains or lemony, it makes me want to puke. Ohio is home to alot of decent strains but alot are clone only and I can't get my hands on them. Death star is the shit and so is illudium , deathberry , sensi star and a few others that I can't think of. About to me me some grandma breathe blueberry. Man I can't stand the smell of it, ppl prob will though because seems if it stinks it's dank in their heads.