Whitekush420
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Ive had amazing luck with my friends the lady bugs and has not had any effect on my plants besides muchin on those bastards. They just hang out in the dark then when my light comes on they are romin all over the place lookin for them...then they just either die off or leave when they've done their job. Most local nursery's have them for 8-10 bucks for 500-1000. Love how they take care of my plants. Or can go big with the prayin mantis...but havnt tried that yet. First mite you see throw in some lady bugs..done deal.
No need to despair my friend. Its not a disaster, its an opportunity. Of course there are many commercial bull shit out there that takes care of the problem in any stage but I like to do it hands on and as I saw it done many years ago before the chemical revolution and spread. You see, if the plant is a high grade seed and it is that important to you that you get upset over it, it is worth your while to inspect your plant daily for a check up and that way you catch any problem quickly and resolve it before it gets out of hand. And if the plant is a replaceable one, then you can always toss it and start a new in a clean environment. OK. Now the problem. Having mites and other pest or mold problems during flowering. If your infestation is limited and it is discovered when the bugs are on the larger leaves, then this is what I suggest you do. After you discover mites separate your plant from others. Then pour yourself a nice straight shot of bourbon, vodka, brandy or any other respectable 80 proof (40%) booze of your choice (but do stay away from any sugary booze) and get an ear swap. Inspect every leaf for signs of mites mainly discolored spots on the leaves and treat the entire leaf top and underside. Dont do the whole plant because it will get drunk. Just rub on the 40% booze on both sides of the infected leaves. I suggest you do this every two days even though you can go 3 days and repeat the process of finding infected leaves and treating them. After 10 days to two weeks your pests are gone. Again you can do this if your infestation is limited to the fan leaves and even the secondary leaves but if you have allowed the infestation to spread to the buds, applying alcohol, even a 40% preparation will wash off some of your trichs and anabantids. But I have seen it used on buds as well and with good results. One more thing is that you can add a drop of any essential oil that you enjoy such as sandalwood, jasmine, locust, mint or any other essential oil or fragrance to your alcohol. This will improve the aromatic quality of some inferior strains as well. Hope this helps you. Another thing I like to mention here is that applying some bug repellent that has deet in it on a piece of cloth or cotton and placing it in your closet will also keep them out or drive the insects out of the tent. Good luck buddy.
