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TechGuru07

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Pest. They are born pregnant so early treatment helps. I've been spraying my plants with a low concentration of cold pressed neem oil. the cap[tain jacks stuff in the spray bottle isn't cold pressed. Long story short it comes from the Azadirachta indica family of trees and the seeds have to be cold pressed in order for the azadirachta (the natural insecticide chemical) to become activated. Water extraction (what I believe the spray can uses did not work for a friend of mine. Its been a month long battle but I am finally seeing their numbers drop as I'm up to 4Tbs/G and going a little above in 2 weeks.
However you choose to deal with them, even leave them be like another friend of mine. Best of luck!
 

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Cpappa27

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I have aphids?
I see one aphid. I wouldnt stress about it too much unless you see a fair amount. Aphids are very common and youll probably find one on every outdoor plant. I mean you could spray it with some neem if you want for peace of mind or peroxide solution. I see a few aphids on almost every plant I grow outdoors but they get their asses kicked by ladybugs, wasps, bees, and a plethora of other predatory bugs that would love a juicy aphid so they dont usually get out of hand outdoors. Indoors different story, if you see one you better get on it or you're in trouble.
 

Triplek

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I see one aphid. I wouldnt stress about it too much unless you see a fair amount. Aphids are very common and youll probably find one on every outdoor plant. I mean you could spray it with some neem if you want for peace of mind or peroxide solution. I see a few aphids on almost every plant I grow outdoors but they get their asses kicked by ladybugs, wasps, bees, and a plethora of other predatory bugs that would love a juicy aphid so they dont usually get out of hand outdoors. Indoors different story, if you see one you better get on it or you're in trouble.
Thankyou very much I appreciate your help!
 

Triplek

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Hello everyone I have noticed several leaves with this tiny little spots in the first pic then discovered these little pests on another leaf. I have also found some webs near the middle of the plant. Can someone identify the bugs in pic 2 and should I spray with neem oil ? Thanks
 

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HandyGringo

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Looks like aphids

I haven't had luck with neem oil personally. I would spray with some pyrethrin-based insecticide everywhere if I were you.

Pyrethrin is extracted from the chrysanthemum flowers, so it's natural, and not harmful to humans or pets or your plants. To my knowledge, you can even spray buds in flower, without it being an issue, but maybe research it to be sure.
 
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HandyGringo

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Could you name a few?
I don't know where you're from, but I've used Ecostyle Spruzit


I've also considered buying it in powdered form and mixing it myself, way cheaper


You just have to Google

"Pyrethrum insecticide" and I'm sure there will be some local options available.

Maybe neem works as well, I've just heard that Neem is less effective and that it's not good to spray on flowering plants, but if you're still in veg, maybe it's no problem.
 

Mericat

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Hello everyone I have noticed several leaves with this tiny little spots in the first pic then discovered these little pests on another leaf. I have also found some webs near the middle of the plant. Can someone identify the bugs in pic 2 and should I spray with neem oil ? Thanks
I agree those look like aphids, but aphids don't make webs so you have something else too. Maybe spider mites. Citric acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, or most store bought sprays will work. Is this an indoor or outdoor plant?
 

compassionateExotic

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1st picture = thrip damage - get urself some spinosad (conserve sc/captain jacks dead bug) as ur knockout , very effective towards thrips. That product can be mixed with botaniguard/Grandevo ‘venerate and many biocontrols/non singular use only pesticides .




aphids (2nd pic) =Get yourself some botaniguard 22wp, evergreen 5.o, wetting agent like yucca extract and mix em together . the evergreen will be ur “knockout” mode of attack , where the botaniguard is ”BotaniGard® 22WP contains Beauveria bassiana spores that infect directly into the pest and germinate to produce enzymes that dissolve the cuticle, destroying the insect from the inside out. It will infiltrate targeted pests within 16-24 hours after application and eliminate them after 4-5 days. “
I’ve tried many options for Ipm but that will def keep aphids at bay but safe. Key with evergreen is to stop spraying after 4th week of bloom but also don’t use it more than 5 times per season. the botaniguard you can use as many times and key with this is you can spray if high pressure/infection every 1-3 days . If u have a high population I highly suggest doing it every other day and make sure to spray 100% surfaces . If you’re seeing ants going on ur plants that’s also a bad thing because they are working with them. Get yourself commerical level ant trap and kill the queen ( this all matters on % of issue)


the issue with letting the aphids mature and re-population is they populate increasingly fast and don’t even have to mate to chive this, they are even born pregnant but also can produce many Aphids within days . key with aphids is spotting the population and consistently making sure the pressure/population doesn’t get out of hand.

 
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Triplek

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I agree those look like aphids, but aphids don't make webs so you have something else too. Maybe spider mites. Citric acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, or most store bought sprays will work. Is this an indoor or outdoor plant?
Outdoor
 

Mericat

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Bugs are part of growing outdoors. I'd spray them with some kind of knockdown spray and maybe get some predator insects. @compassionateExotic had some good suggestions, but that 22WP isn't cheap. It works good though. Even hosing them down with water would knock off a bunch and be better than nothing until you get something stronger.
 
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