Just Saw Spider Mites on my Blooming Plants
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my consolations, had the same deal, SM in flower
whatever you use, be prepared for multiple applications
they are masters of survival, may look like they've gone away, but don't believe it
i did use a prep with rosemary oil, some organic pesticide, was pretty good
but i think it's more about persistence, and hitting them over and over
whatever you use, be prepared for multiple applications
they are masters of survival, may look like they've gone away, but don't believe it
i did use a prep with rosemary oil, some organic pesticide, was pretty good
but i think it's more about persistence, and hitting them over and over
Flipitquik
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No Spider Mites Works!
definitemby
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forget all that and hang a hot shot no pest strip, in there near plants for 2 days on 2 days off 2 days on. DONE
Your not going to get rid of them 3 weeks out. But thats ok, as long as you control them. I have had EXTREME spider mites on my first grow, as in webs covering the colas.
Lady bugs did nothing to a good infestation. You need to get some azamax and spray down your fan leaves. Avoid spraying the buds. And spray it during its dark period so it has time to sit. It will hold them back till harvest if you do it a minimum of 2 times 3-5 days apart.
On your next grow pop a hot shot pest strip in the room and dip your clones in the azamax mix and you should have a clean run next time out. I did anyway.
If your into organics and scared of chemicals then you can try a organic method I tried 4 things and nothing dented them but the azatrol, and another poster is right
no spider mites solution is a good one as well.
Lady bugs did nothing to a good infestation. You need to get some azamax and spray down your fan leaves. Avoid spraying the buds. And spray it during its dark period so it has time to sit. It will hold them back till harvest if you do it a minimum of 2 times 3-5 days apart.
On your next grow pop a hot shot pest strip in the room and dip your clones in the azamax mix and you should have a clean run next time out. I did anyway.
If your into organics and scared of chemicals then you can try a organic method I tried 4 things and nothing dented them but the azatrol, and another poster is right
no spider mites solution is a good one as well.
rocknratm
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neem oil. pain to mix cuz oil and water dont mix, but it works. spray every other day for a week after the lights go off, making extra sure ou get under the leaves. Also I would water with some wo it gets in the soil too, and clean your grow space.
as far as I know they like dry, warm places. I had a real bad infestation at my friends house. Tough to come back from if its super bad
as far as I know they like dry, warm places. I had a real bad infestation at my friends house. Tough to come back from if its super bad
Here's an update on the issue.
I ordered some Mighty Wash, but it won't be delivered for a few days.
I took the plant with the worst infestation and gave it a shower. I literally brought the plant into the shower and sprayed it completely.
Put the plant back in the room and I turned my 12" fan from low (which it is on constantly) to high. Next morning I saw no evidence of mites on the plants. I can se them though, far down on the pot. The pot is inside a a plastic bowl that holds the runoff. The mites are way down low on the outside of the pot beneath the rim of the plastic runoff bowl. The bowl seems to shelter them from the stronger breeze.
So right now it's a bit of a standoff. They are there but not on the plants, waiting for the wind to die down. I'm just going to keep the fan on until the Mighty Wash comes. Whenit does I'll give them all a good Mighty Wash soaking and keep the fan on high from now on.
I plan to harvest in another couple weeks. After I do I'll remove all the pots and give them a good outdoor cleaning, dump all the soil outside as well of course, and then seal up the room and hang the Hot Shot No Pest Strip.
My next planting won't be until January, I'll hang the no pest strip again before I plant.
I ordered some Mighty Wash, but it won't be delivered for a few days.
I took the plant with the worst infestation and gave it a shower. I literally brought the plant into the shower and sprayed it completely.
Put the plant back in the room and I turned my 12" fan from low (which it is on constantly) to high. Next morning I saw no evidence of mites on the plants. I can se them though, far down on the pot. The pot is inside a a plastic bowl that holds the runoff. The mites are way down low on the outside of the pot beneath the rim of the plastic runoff bowl. The bowl seems to shelter them from the stronger breeze.
So right now it's a bit of a standoff. They are there but not on the plants, waiting for the wind to die down. I'm just going to keep the fan on until the Mighty Wash comes. Whenit does I'll give them all a good Mighty Wash soaking and keep the fan on high from now on.
I plan to harvest in another couple weeks. After I do I'll remove all the pots and give them a good outdoor cleaning, dump all the soil outside as well of course, and then seal up the room and hang the Hot Shot No Pest Strip.
My next planting won't be until January, I'll hang the no pest strip again before I plant.