What are these?

[ExpertRookie]

I have recharge not long ago and I’ve heard you can see them but I’m afraid these are aphids?? Is citric acid a good way to get rid of them

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

Looks like springtails. A hydrogen peroxide flush will reduce their numbers, their presence is usually a good thing though

 

[ExpertRookie]

Looks like springtails. A hydrogen peroxide flush will reduce their numbers, their presence is usually a good thing though

Are you sure?? I’ve never had aphids and my plants new growth looks good

 

[jondamon]

Looks like springtails. A hydrogen peroxide flush will reduce their numbers, their presence is usually a good thing though

You don’t see springtails in those kinds of numbers on the outside of pots.

Looks more like mould mites. Aka Tyrophagus putrescentiae also known as cheese mites.

 

[jondamon]

Are you sure?? I’ve never had aphids and my plants new growth looks good

See above

 

[harrychilds]

Yeah, those aren't springtails. Springtails always stay in the medium and not on the outside of the pot. Sometimes you will get springtails in the run off but never on the outside of the pot.

 

[Babalonian]

So… first time I’ve seen cheese mites infesting cannabis (and a couple google searches isn’t proving much information… probably user error)…. How bad are they (especially at the infestation level in the pic) for the plant? Treatment/prevention/predation options?

 

[harrychilds]

So… first time I’ve seen cheese mites infesting cannabis (and a couple google searches isn’t proving much information… probably user error)…. How bad are they (especially at the infestation level in the pic) for the plant? Treatment/prevention/predation options?

I wouldn't have a clue, jondamon knows more than me, have you been eating lots of cheese on toast and pizza? haha lol

 

[jondamon]

So… first time I’ve seen cheese mites infesting cannabis (and a couple google searches isn’t proving much information… probably user error)…. How bad are they (especially at the infestation level in the pic) for the plant? Treatment/prevention/predation options?

I’ve never known them do any damage and it’s usually humidity related as to why they come around.

dry out the area and the numbers should go down.

you can use citric acid 2-3 teaspoons in 1 litre/1 quart of water will kill them.

 

[jondamon]

I wouldn't have a clue, jondamon knows more than me, have you been eating lots of cheese on toast and pizza? haha lol

They are attracted to higher humidity because high humidity usually = mould spores for them to feed on lol.

if you buy Hypoaspis miles these mould mites are usually present as a transport food source for the Hypos.

 

[Babalonian]

Not really, but seeing an infestation like that and fearing the worst of things sometimes, makes me want to rethink attempting any homemade cheese making while the grow is in session.

 

[Babalonian]

They are attracted to higher humidity because high humidity usually = mould spores for them to feed on lol.

if you buy Hypoaspis miles these mould mites are usually present as a transport food source for the Hypos.

Very interesting. So if you had or are introducing predator mites, and you’re practicing good wet-dry technique, they’re not gonna wreck the grow? Maybe even beneficial since you maybe want to feed predator mites to keep them in residence? (Maybe a stupid question, but I’m considering and never used the predator mites).

Thank you for providing some mental-food for thought

 

[jondamon]

Very interesting. So if you had or are introducing predator mites, and you’re practicing good wet-dry technique, they’re not gonna wreck the grow? Maybe even beneficial since you maybe want to feed predator mites to keep them in residence? (Maybe a stupid question, but I’m considering and never used the predator mites).

Thank you for providing some mental-food for thought

No problem. I can’t attest to how well it works in your idea.

I’m just an armchair entomologist. Lol.

 

[Babalonian]

Yup, and I’m the professional cultivar* of all 0.00037 acres of my garden.

*certificate is in the mail

 

[ExpertRookie]

After further research I concluded those are indeed soil mites. My grow is organic, soil mites help decompose the organic matter essentially making it easier uptake for the plant. But I also heard they can be harmful to humans by carrying disease and even tape worms

 

[jondamon]

After further research I concluded those are indeed soil mites. My grow is organic, soil mites help decompose the organic matter essentially making it easier uptake for the plant. But I also heard they can be harmful to humans by carrying disease and even tape worms

If they are mould mites (which I believe they are) they will have fine hairs on their backs.

these hairs are what can cause some issues for people.

FYI most homes have these mites already living within the building somewhere.

 

[ExpertRookie]

If they are mould mites (which I believe they are) they will have fine hairs on their backs.

these hairs are what can cause some issues for people.

FYI most homes have these mites already living within the building somewhere.

Facts my guy. You can’t stop them regardless they’re so tiny they’ll find a way to that organic matter and me having an inoculated spawn bag near probably has something to do with it to

 

[crimsonecho]

a mite to remember

don’t kill these guys if you have them, don’t drench your soil or soilless mix with pesticides, don’t use diatomaceous earth to cover the top soil either because these guys will do the job for free. hypoaspis miles, a beneficial guy all the way. scavengers, so they will eat any pest that spends...

www.rollitup.org

close ups would have been better but i guess they look like this

 

[jondamon]

a mite to remember

don’t kill these guys if you have them, don’t drench your soil or soilless mix with pesticides, don’t use diatomaceous earth to cover the top soil either because these guys will do the job for free. hypoaspis miles, a beneficial guy all the way. scavengers, so they will eat any pest that spends...

www.rollitup.org

close ups would have been better but i guess they look like this

Or they could look like this and actually be mould mites as yours are hypoaspis miles that you have linked.

 

[crimsonecho]

Or they could look like this and actually be mould mites as you’re are hypoaspis miles that you have linked.

View attachment 5125492

definitely possible need close ups for correct identification i kinda feel like i can see reddish heads in the pics like hypos have but cant say for sure. got some other mite pics in the thread courtesy of the members of our community too. its not just about hypoaspis though that was the initial purpose of the thread i just hate them being decimated because people think they have a dangerous infestation or something.