what's the best way to raise spider mites?
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guttertrashsingalong
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LoL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yes. i've been trying everything. spraying and dipping 3 to 4 times a week for the last 3 weeks with a variety of products. f&ckers are still everywhere.
BIGMIKE13
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yes.
BSIv2.0
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Most sprays and insecticides actually help propogate the mites. The sprays and insecticides kills all the other mite killing insects...leaving them free reign.
Then on top of that...they develope a resistance (like roaches) to the insecticides used. ..... Fuck it...here's what I read.....
Control
Biological Controls
Various insects and predatory mites feed on spider mites and provide a high level of natural control. One group of small, dark-colored lady beetles known as the "spider mite destroyers" (Stethorus species) are specialized predators of spider mites. Minute pirate bugs, big-eyed bugs (Geocoris species) and predatory thrips can be important natural enemies.
A great many mites in the family Phytoseiidae are predators of spider mites. In addition to those that occur naturally, some of these are produced in commercial insectaries for release as biological controls. Among those most commonly sold via mail order are Galendromus occidentalis, Phytoseiulus persimilis, Mesoseiulus longipes and Neoseiulus californicus. Although these have been successful in control of spider mites on interior plants, effective use outdoors has not been demonstrated in Colorado. Predatory mites often have fairly high requirements for humidity, which can be limiting. Most suppliers provide information regarding use of the predator mites that they carry.
One reason that spider mites become problems in yards and gardens is the use of insecticides that destroy their natural enemies. For example, carbaryl (Sevin) devastates most spider mite natural enemies and can greatly contribute to spider mite outbreaks. Malathion can aggravate some spider mite problems, despite being advertised frequently as effective for mite control. Soil applications of the systemic insecticide imidacloprid (Merit, Marathon) have also contributed to some spider mite outbreaks.
Figure 3: Twospotted spider mite injury to eggplant.
Figure 4: "Spider mite destroyer" lady beetle.
Figure 5: Minute pirate bug.
Water Management
Adequate watering of plants during dry conditions can limit the importance of drought stress on spider mite outbreaks. Periodic hosing of plants with a forceful jet of water can physically remove and kill many mites, as well as remove the dust that collects on foliage and interferes with mite predators. Disruption of the webbing also may delay egg laying until new webbing is produced. Sometimes, small changes where mite-susceptible plants are located or how they are watered can greatly influence their susceptibility to spider mite damage.
Chemical Controls
Chemical control of spider mites generally involves pesticides that are specifically developed for spider mite control (miticides or acaricides). Few insecticides are effective for spider mites and many even aggravate problems. Furthermore, strains of spider mites resistant to pesticides frequently develop, making control difficult. Because most miticides do not affect eggs, a repeat application at an approximately 10- to 14-day interval is usually needed for control. Table 1 includes a summary of pesticides that may be useful for managing spider mites.
Control of Spider Mites on House Plants
Control on house plants can be particularly frustrating. There generally are no biological controls and few effective chemical controls (primarily soaps and horticultural oils). When attempting control, treat all susceptible house plants at the same time. Trim, bag and remove heavily infested leaves and discard severely infested plants. Periodically hose small plants in the sink or shower. Wipe leaves of larger plants with a soft, damp cloth. Reapply these treatments at one- to two-week intervals as long as populations persist.
Table 1: Pesticides useful to control spider mites in yards and gardens. Active IngredientTrade Name(s)CommentsacephateOrthene, certain Isotox formulations Insecticide with some effectiveness against spider mites. Systemic.abamectinAvidFor commercial use only on ornamental plants. Primarily effective against twospotted spider mite; less effective against mites on conifers. Limited systemic movement.bifenthrinTalstar, othersInsecticide with good miticide activity.hexythiazoxHexygonFor commercial use only on ornamental plants. Selective miticide that affects developing stages and eggs only. One application per season label restriction.horticultural oilsSunspray, othersUsed at the "summer oil" rate (2 percent), oils are perhaps the most effective miticide available for home use.insecticidal soapseveralMarginally effective against twospotted spider mite and where webbing prevents penetration. Broadly labeled.spiromesifanForbidFor commercial use only on ornamental plants. Selective against mites and conserves natural enemies.sulfurvarious Generally sold in dust formulation for control of various fungal diseases and some mites on some ornamental and vegetable crops. 1W.S. Cranshaw, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension entomologist and professor, and D.C. Sclar, research assistant; bioagricultural sciences and pest management. Revised 11/06.
Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Colorado counties cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. No endorsement of products mentioned is intended nor is criticism implied of products not mentioned.
Spider Mites
Then on top of that...they develope a resistance (like roaches) to the insecticides used. ..... Fuck it...here's what I read.....
Control
Biological Controls
Various insects and predatory mites feed on spider mites and provide a high level of natural control. One group of small, dark-colored lady beetles known as the "spider mite destroyers" (Stethorus species) are specialized predators of spider mites. Minute pirate bugs, big-eyed bugs (Geocoris species) and predatory thrips can be important natural enemies.
A great many mites in the family Phytoseiidae are predators of spider mites. In addition to those that occur naturally, some of these are produced in commercial insectaries for release as biological controls. Among those most commonly sold via mail order are Galendromus occidentalis, Phytoseiulus persimilis, Mesoseiulus longipes and Neoseiulus californicus. Although these have been successful in control of spider mites on interior plants, effective use outdoors has not been demonstrated in Colorado. Predatory mites often have fairly high requirements for humidity, which can be limiting. Most suppliers provide information regarding use of the predator mites that they carry.
One reason that spider mites become problems in yards and gardens is the use of insecticides that destroy their natural enemies. For example, carbaryl (Sevin) devastates most spider mite natural enemies and can greatly contribute to spider mite outbreaks. Malathion can aggravate some spider mite problems, despite being advertised frequently as effective for mite control. Soil applications of the systemic insecticide imidacloprid (Merit, Marathon) have also contributed to some spider mite outbreaks.
Water Management
Adequate watering of plants during dry conditions can limit the importance of drought stress on spider mite outbreaks. Periodic hosing of plants with a forceful jet of water can physically remove and kill many mites, as well as remove the dust that collects on foliage and interferes with mite predators. Disruption of the webbing also may delay egg laying until new webbing is produced. Sometimes, small changes where mite-susceptible plants are located or how they are watered can greatly influence their susceptibility to spider mite damage.
Chemical Controls
Chemical control of spider mites generally involves pesticides that are specifically developed for spider mite control (miticides or acaricides). Few insecticides are effective for spider mites and many even aggravate problems. Furthermore, strains of spider mites resistant to pesticides frequently develop, making control difficult. Because most miticides do not affect eggs, a repeat application at an approximately 10- to 14-day interval is usually needed for control. Table 1 includes a summary of pesticides that may be useful for managing spider mites.
Control of Spider Mites on House Plants
Control on house plants can be particularly frustrating. There generally are no biological controls and few effective chemical controls (primarily soaps and horticultural oils). When attempting control, treat all susceptible house plants at the same time. Trim, bag and remove heavily infested leaves and discard severely infested plants. Periodically hose small plants in the sink or shower. Wipe leaves of larger plants with a soft, damp cloth. Reapply these treatments at one- to two-week intervals as long as populations persist.
Table 1: Pesticides useful to control spider mites in yards and gardens. Active IngredientTrade Name(s)CommentsacephateOrthene, certain Isotox formulations Insecticide with some effectiveness against spider mites. Systemic.abamectinAvidFor commercial use only on ornamental plants. Primarily effective against twospotted spider mite; less effective against mites on conifers. Limited systemic movement.bifenthrinTalstar, othersInsecticide with good miticide activity.hexythiazoxHexygonFor commercial use only on ornamental plants. Selective miticide that affects developing stages and eggs only. One application per season label restriction.horticultural oilsSunspray, othersUsed at the "summer oil" rate (2 percent), oils are perhaps the most effective miticide available for home use.insecticidal soapseveralMarginally effective against twospotted spider mite and where webbing prevents penetration. Broadly labeled.spiromesifanForbidFor commercial use only on ornamental plants. Selective against mites and conserves natural enemies.sulfurvarious Generally sold in dust formulation for control of various fungal diseases and some mites on some ornamental and vegetable crops. 1W.S. Cranshaw, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension entomologist and professor, and D.C. Sclar, research assistant; bioagricultural sciences and pest management. Revised 11/06.
Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Colorado counties cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. No endorsement of products mentioned is intended nor is criticism implied of products not mentioned.
Spider Mites
traffic
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Oh yea, there's nothin' better than using small explosives on your babies!
crazy-mental
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good old soap and water, has worked for me in the past, ive never had this problem with my , ganja grow, but the flowers in the garden, it works, if you spray plenty on.
LoganSmith
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I Would Go With Garlic And Silver Bullets.
Fu*king Vampires...
Gett'em
Fu*king Vampires...
Gett'em
crazy-mental
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Nuke The Little Fuckers.