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[ZuuTeD614]

Well just something easy and it was cheap. I hope it works. Will let you all know how itnworks.

 

[Snoopy808]

Oh...you already have it. Well it will work, but dont rely on it for a persistent infestation. Use that weekly or every 10 days 2 or three consecutive times.Its not advised to repeatedly drench soil with soap and oils even in emulsion.

 

[ZuuTeD614]

Oh...you already have it. Well it will work, but dont rely on it for a persistent infestation. Use that weekly or every 10 days 2 or three consecutive times.Its not advised to repeatedly drench soil with soap and oils even in emulsion.

Cool and I'm not infested I just see a few flying around just don't want to get infested.

 

[Snoopy808]

Treat now. Dont wait too long. Those pigfuckers multiply fast.

 

[ZuuTeD614]

Treat now. Dont wait too long. Those pigfuckers multiply fast.

I sure did. Just sprayed soil and kinda shift the top inch around and underside of leafs. And a nice little light spray on top.

 

[BucketGrower]

Wouldnt hurt to get some diatomaceous earth and spread that on top of your soil and possibly around the rim of your buckets and floor. Couldnt hurt!

 

[Snoopy808]

Perfect. You can spray the top of the soil often.

 

[Snoopy808]

Wouldnt hurt to get some diatomaceous earth and spread that on top of your soil and possibly around the rim of your buckets and floor. Couldnt hurt!

Yes. I have used thr coarse size food grade DE before for fungus gnats. You can reclaim the coarse size to use again. We used the DE as a mulch against the gnats, about a layer 1/2-1 inch.

 

[BucketGrower]

Yes. I have used thr coarse size food grade DE before for fungus gnats. You can reclaim the coarse size to use again. We used the DE as a mulch against the gnats, about a layer 1/2-1 inch.

Do you put DE on the leaves at all? Ive always wondered if people choose to do this.

 

[Snoopy808]

Do you put DE on the leaves at all? Ive always wondered if people choose to do this.

Oh gawd thats a mess usually. Ive known people that tried blowing the very fine DE dust to combat spider or russet mites to no success. Seen leaf blower systems, wettable powder homemade slurry spray lol (that was a bad decision). They end up buying a spray solution very soon after using DE dust!
I remember an old hippy who threw it by hand to control caterpillars though. But he did light dustings not flock the Christmas tree applications!

 

[BucketGrower]

Oh gawd thats a mess usually. Ive known people that tried blowing the very fine DE dust to combat spider or russet mites to no success. Seen leaf blower systems, wettable powder homemade slurry spray lol (that was a bad decision). They end up buying a spray solution very soon after using DE dust!
I remember an old hippy who threw it by hand to control caterpillars though. But he did light dustings not flock the Christmas tree applications!

Lmao yeah, I imagined it would cause some sort of slurry if the leaves ever get wet, and if the leaves dont get wet, I would wonder how much light the DE would block from getting to the leaves.

 

[ZuuTeD614]

Wouldnt hurt to get some diatomaceous earth and spread that on top of your soil and possibly around the rim of your buckets and floor. Couldnt hurt!

Yah and I did some research with that earth stuff they said this Neem Oil would be more efficient.

 

[BucketGrower]

Yah and I did some research with that earth stuff they said this Neem Oil would be more efficient.

DE would be like a second line of defense, honestly. It doesn't cost much either.

 

[Snoopy808]

Neem oil is effective at killing larvae and repelling females that want to lay. But usually not ending it completely as a stand alone choice. The DE, layer provides a sharp, dessicating and alkaline barrier against larvae that hatch and try to dig down to the soil. It was highly effective with 5 gallon pots in a greenhouse.
Good to know as many options or choices for solutions to issues.

 

[Retrokicks2335]

Thabks honestly just made my day, its my first legit grow. I have been doing alot of reading and making sure I'm not over watering, under watering, to much nutes or not enough. My wife has been going crazy because I'm trying to be pinpoint. Woman just don't understand. LOL

Try a lite layer of diatomaceous earth on top of soil for the gnats great organic option kills the gnats and larvae coming and going but beneficial nematodes first then diatomaceous earth after for prevention would be almost a guaranteed to kill em off in a week or so

 

[Southernontariogrower]

Yes I do should I turn it up a bit will a fan on high affect anythig being close?

Fan will mess with gnats they dont fly well.

 

[Southernontariogrower]

Do you put DE on the leaves at all? Ive always wondered if people choose to do this.

If you mix with water and dawn dishsoap, it can be sprayed, best for spider mites. You have to rinse with fresh water a few xs

 

[ZuuTeD614]

Neem oil is effective at killing larvae and repelling females that want to lay. But usually not ending it completely as a stand alone choice. The DE, layer provides a sharp, dessicating and alkaline barrier against larvae that hatch and try to dig down to the soil. It was highly effective with 5 gallon pots in a greenhouse.
Good to know as many options or choices for solutions to issues.

Next time I got to lowes i will get a bag ot it to have. Thanks for the help man.

 

[Retrokicks2335]

Next time I got to lowes i will get a bag ot it to have. Thanks for the help man.

Make sure you grab pet/human friendly de they do sell some toxic version for pools or some crap lol just FYI gotta think about sparky and the kids lol

 

[Snoopy808]

Try it. Its cheap, effective and can use it over and over. The other person mentioned predator nematodes. They work great too! And inexpensive.
If you do try the DE look for a coarse size of like rice crispies.