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Sqwee

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I received my order from Miss Bodhi today:

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I chose the zip-up hoodie. It's very comfortable.

This purple Afghan hashplant has me intrigued. When I am able to get to them, I'll likely run them concurrently with Useful's DLA 5 x chocolate diesel.
Very cool, my only experience with his purple unicorn was RKU but I'm sure you'll find some unique terps and probably some fat baseball bat top buds.
 

copkilller

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I need help with this infestation, my plants are mid-flower and not doing good, there is hundreds of bugs in every one of my pots, especially in the top dress, i see 3 different types of bugs, round glossy transparent ones, small white cat hair worms or larvas, and very small fast crawling grey ones

i tried my best to film it, if you find the kindness in your heart to look at the video and tell me what yall think.

https://youtu.be/gwRpN00AF8s

I gave 'em very concentrated neem oil spray first day i seen the bugs, next day no difference so i dried the pots out, and yesterday a full dose "doctor zymes" soil drench, but that didn't do anything yet, all the bugs are as happy as ever
 

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2seepictures

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I need help with this infestation, my plants are mid-flower and not doing good, there is hundreds of bugs in every one of my pots, especially in the top dress, i see 3 different types of bugs, round glossy transparent ones, small white cat hair worms or larvas, and very small fast crawling grey ones

i tried my best to film it, if you find the kindness in your heart to look at the video and tell me what yall think.

https://youtu.be/gwRpN00AF8s

I gave 'em very concentrated neem oil spray first day i seen the bugs, next day no difference so i dried the pots out, and yesterday a full dose "doctor zymes" soil drench, but that didn't do anything yet, all the bugs are as happy as ever
In my opinion those are mites. Not root aphids. Most likely mold mites such as Tyrophagus. They feed on fungus in the soil and can also potentially be a pest and spread fungal disease to roots which have been chewed on by fungus gnat larvae.
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I didn't see the faster bugs but possibly Hypoaspis Miles, a natural predator of fungus gnat larvae as well as mold/bulb mites. Hypoaspis Miles come packed with Tyrophagus putrescentiae as a food sources when you order them.

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The worms I didn't see in the video but are probably fungus gnat larvae, easy to identify if they are clear and have a black head.

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Edit : neem will do nothing to these mites. You could try Spinosad or Beauveria bassiana (entomopathogenic fungi), but nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) as well as Hypoaspis Miles or Stratiolaelaps scimitus Womersley are probably your best options.

2nd Edit : Closer look I definitely see fungus gnat larvae.
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These links may be of interest as well as reading about Tyrophagus putrescentiae. No clue exactly what type of mite you have, maybe an entomologist could provide some insight. I wouldn't be surprised if you inspected your drainage holes with magnification and saw mites on the roots as well. In favorable environmental conditions you will even potentially see them on your foliage. I'm sure some people will disagree but I'd say they are absolutely a pest even if they are just a mold mite rather than bulb mite. Not really an issue if there is a healthy predator population (nematodes + Hypoaspis) controlling them.
 
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DieselNuts

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I alternate throughout the season with Capt. Jacks Dead Bug spray

and Monterey bt Spray ever week
 

copkilller

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In my opinion those are mites. Not root aphids. Most likely mold mites such as Tyrophagus. They feed on fungus in the soil and can also potentially be a pest and spread fungal disease to roots which have been chewed on by fungus gnat larvae.
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I didn't see the faster bugs but possibly Hypoaspis Miles, a natural predator of fungus gnat larvae as well as mold/bulb mites. Hypoaspis Miles come packed with Tyrophagus putrescentiae as a food sources when you order them.

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The worms I didn't see in the video but are probably fungus gnat larvae, easy to identify if they are clear and have a black head.

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Edit : neem will do nothing to these mites. You could try Spinosad or Beauveria bassiana (entomopathogenic fungi), but nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) as well as Hypoaspis Miles or Stratiolaelaps scimitus Womersley are probably your best options.

2nd Edit : Closer look I definitely see fungus gnat larvae.
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3rd Edit :

These links may be of interest as well as reading about Tyrophagus putrescentiae. No clue exactly what type of mite you have, maybe an entomologist could provide some insight. I wouldn't be surprised if you inspected your drainage holes with magnification and saw mites on the roots as well. In favorable environmental conditions you will even potentially see them on your foliage. I'm sure some people will disagree but I'd say they are absolutely a pest even if they are just a mold mite rather than bulb mite. Not really an issue if there is a healthy predator population (nematodes + Hypoaspis) controlling them.
Thanks a lot man, i know this is not a plant problem thread, i ordered the nematodes you mentioned, in case i can't find any by tomorrow, and i have ladybugs on the way i'm going to use if i find they can help, also i just angerly sprayed the top of the soil with super concentrated spinosad

thanks for sharing the two websites i'll read more into it when i'm off work, at least most of my plants are developed enough that if i can't make it till the end and have to harvest early i'll still get plenty of great weed

oh yeah, i really don't think i have fungus gnats larvas, i see like 1 flying gnat a week, and there is hundreds of thousands of almost microscopic "worms" they look like transparent cat hair, super super skinny
 

DieselNuts

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On the subject of Strawberry Milk I can say that the lone female of Loompa's Headband x Strawberry milk tester I ran last round is in my top 5 that I have grown , ever. Was nothing special to look at , doesn't yield very heavy , and is very finicky , but the potency and quality of the high are incredible. Reminds me a lot of Sour Diesel .

Haven't posted here other then bitching for quite awhile so here is what I have going Bodhi wise.

This is Loompa's Headband x Strawberry Milk outdoors so I can take cuts and run her again this indoor season.
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Still have Gorilla Ghani #3 ( AKA Koko ) from a tester run over a year and a half ago now. She is 100% GG#4 in smell , taste , and effect .
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And just waiting a few more days to chop these extremely pregnant Wolfpack females before finally shutting down for the summer.
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I popped a pack and added the males to the flowering tent 2 weeks after the females and let them do their thing. Can't wait to pop some when I fire back up.
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Cheers :)
How did the seed making go?
 

Roguedawg

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Fungus gnat larvae and mites, i dont know genus and species but those mites are in every peat potting soil i have ever seen, pro mix sunshine mix etc. I quit peat 20 yrs ago, and in my opinion it should only be used outside.
 

2seepictures

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Thanks a lot man, i know this is not a plant problem thread, i ordered the nematodes you mentioned, in case i can't find any by tomorrow, and i have ladybugs on the way i'm going to use if i find they can help, also i just angerly sprayed the top of the soil with super concentrated spinosad

thanks for sharing the two websites i'll read more into it when i'm off work, at least most of my plants are developed enough that if i can't make it till the end and have to harvest early i'll still get plenty of great weed

oh yeah, i really don't think i have fungus gnats larvas, i see like 1 flying gnat a week, and there is hundreds of thousands of almost microscopic "worms" they look like transparent cat hair, super super skinny
The thing to keep in mind about nematodes is they are very temperature, moisture and light sensitive. Make sure you read up on proper application for best results. I don't want to promote any specific companies but some are more reputable than others when it comes to shipping and vitality of stock. They definitely should come packed with enough ice packs to keep them cool and most likely be sent overnight or next day to ensure survival. Nematodes listed from an Amazon warehouse will be as effective as snake oil.

Ladybug larvae (the larvae are the bio-control more than adults) may possibly help if you have the mites on the foliage but a predatory mite will be much more effective (different species for both foliar and soil uses). I believe Amblyseius cucumeris would be the go-to choice for this type of mite on foliage, but shouldn't be necessary. Typically these mites aren't really a foliar pest but seeing them on your leaves can be an indication of a serious population imbalance in your soil. It's just my opinion but in my experience regardless of the pest, lady bugs (imported at least) are almost never an effective control. Lacewings, Predatory mites, and predatory wasps are all much more effective for pests in the foliage.

On the subject of fungus gnat larvae, it's possible you do have fungus gnat larvae and a natural predator is controlling them before they pupate. Fungus gnats and mold mites go hand in hand as well, and the mites can even hitch a ride into your garden via intruding fungus gnats. They both thrive in the same environmental conditions as well. As for the tiny microscopic worms, it's possible you're seeing nematodes as well, but I did see at least a few fungus gnat larvae in your video. You might be right about them not being fungus gnats, but populations can take off rapidly so just because you saw only a few fungus gnats before doesn't mean you aren't about to see a lot. Regardless, good luck and hope you get it figured out!


Keeping it Bodhi related :

Space Monkey around week 8

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Sunshine Daydream

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copkilller

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The thing to keep in mind about nematodes is they are very temperature, moisture and light sensitive. Make sure you read up on proper application for best results. I don't want to promote any specific companies but some are more reputable than others when it comes to shipping and vitality of stock. They definitely should come packed with enough ice packs to keep them cool and most likely be sent overnight or next day to ensure survival. Nematodes listed from an Amazon warehouse will be as effective as snake oil.

Ladybug larvae (the larvae are the bio-control more than adults) may possibly help if you have the mites on the foliage but a predatory mite will be much more effective (different species for both foliar and soil uses). I believe Amblyseius cucumeris would be the go-to choice for this type of mite on foliage, but shouldn't be necessary. Typically these mites aren't really a foliar pest but seeing them on your leaves can be an indication of a serious population imbalance in your soil. It's just my opinion but in my experience regardless of the pest, lady bugs (imported at least) are almost never an effective control. Lacewings, Predatory mites, and predatory wasps are all much more effective for pests in the foliage.

On the subject of fungus gnat larvae, it's possible you do have fungus gnat larvae and a natural predator is controlling them before they pupate. Fungus gnats and mold mites go hand in hand as well, and the mites can even hitch a ride into your garden via intruding fungus gnats. They both thrive in the same environmental conditions as well. As for the tiny microscopic worms, it's possible you're seeing nematodes as well, but I did see at least a few fungus gnat larvae in your video. You might be right about them not being fungus gnats, but populations can take off rapidly so just because you saw only a few fungus gnats before doesn't mean you aren't about to see a lot. Regardless, good luck and hope you get it figured out!


Keeping it Bodhi related :

Space Monkey around week 8

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Sunshine Daydream

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Yeah good advice man i would not buy this on Amazon

i don't see anything on the foliage or flying around it's all in the soil, and i think the "tiny worms" are nematodes (comparing to google images)

here's mountain temple #23
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rollinfunk

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Thanks a lot man, i know this is not a plant problem thread, i ordered the nematodes you mentioned, in case i can't find any by tomorrow, and i have ladybugs on the way i'm going to use if i find they can help, also i just angerly sprayed the top of the soil with super concentrated spinosad

thanks for sharing the two websites i'll read more into it when i'm off work, at least most of my plants are developed enough that if i can't make it till the end and have to harvest early i'll still get plenty of great weed

oh yeah, i really don't think i have fungus gnats larvas, i see like 1 flying gnat a week, and there is hundreds of thousands of almost microscopic "worms" they look like transparent cat hair, super super skinny
flush your soil before you add the nematodes. that spinosad will kill most likely kill the nematodes (my guess, not fact). I only saw 2 gnats in like 1.5 years. they were def in my soil the entire time. Hydro stores/nurseries tend to have nematodes. they seem to work, but you need rich soil. wet soil brings gnats so it's a delicate balance to keep the nematodes alive. I added lady bugs recently. spilled the container and had way too many inside. I had my daughter take them all outside and let them go. You only need a few in there. nematodes every 2 weeks, then monthly after you get your soil/them dialed.
 

copkilller

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In my opinion those are mites. Not root aphids. Most likely mold mites such as Tyrophagus. They feed on fungus in the soil and can also potentially be a pest and spread fungal disease to roots which have been chewed on by fungus gnat larvae.
View attachment 4935143



I didn't see the faster bugs but possibly Hypoaspis Miles, a natural predator of fungus gnat larvae as well as mold/bulb mites. Hypoaspis Miles come packed with Tyrophagus putrescentiae as a food sources when you order them.

View attachment 4935145

The worms I didn't see in the video but are probably fungus gnat larvae, easy to identify if they are clear and have a black head.

View attachment 4935144


Edit : neem will do nothing to these mites. You could try Spinosad or Beauveria bassiana (entomopathogenic fungi), but nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) as well as Hypoaspis Miles or Stratiolaelaps scimitus Womersley are probably your best options.

2nd Edit : Closer look I definitely see fungus gnat larvae.
View attachment 4935150

3rd Edit :

These links may be of interest as well as reading about Tyrophagus putrescentiae. No clue exactly what type of mite you have, maybe an entomologist could provide some insight. I wouldn't be surprised if you inspected your drainage holes with magnification and saw mites on the roots as well. In favorable environmental conditions you will even potentially see them on your foliage. I'm sure some people will disagree but I'd say they are absolutely a pest even if they are just a mold mite rather than bulb mite. Not really an issue if there is a healthy predator population (nematodes + Hypoaspis) controlling them.
i just found a bag of this in my house and it really worked well to kill insane infestation of fungus gnats last time i used it, it's going in
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