little bugs on the underside of the leaves mostly...
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Herb & Suds
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Spider mites and loaded
Time to get some predators in that greenhouse
available on Amazon
Time to get some predators in that greenhouse
available on Amazon
what kind of predators?
Herb & Suds
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https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Good-Guys-Predatory-Container/dp/B079YY3PW4/ref=pd_ybh_a_19?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TDKE7PFG3TDRZCSWQ2MT
EDIT: Ditch the neem oil
it leaves a nasty residue
Herb & Suds
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I never tried spraying an entire greenhouse
What kind of citrus spay?
xtsho
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I guess it depends on the size of the greenhouse. Mine is only 6 x 8. A pump sprayer works pretty good. Can cover a lot of area quickly. I have several for spraying different things.I never tried spraying an entire greenhouse
Herb & Suds
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Yeah mine runs on 4 D batteries but not the same scale LOLI guess it depends on the size of the greenhouse. Mine is only 6 x 8. A pump sprayer works pretty good. Can cover a lot of area quickly. I have several for spraying different things.
xtsho
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A citric acid solution. Citric acid is the active ingredient in many commercial products. It's kills them dead.
xtsho
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Well I'm just a small time cannabis grower. I mainly use them outdoors and for spraying fruit trees. I've been thinking of getting a battery operated on though.
Herb & Suds
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I bought mine specifically for the apple and cherry trees LOL
Herb & Suds
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Doctor Zymes is one brand
poundofyourfinest
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I’m looking for the Apple scion hookup for these new club Apples. We have a sweetango orchard close I’m thinking of going on a mission
Puff_Dragon
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The Zombie plague is upon you!
This goes against the natural sprays, but I would recommend *If you are still in veg* 'BugClear Ultra Concentrate' (much cheapness too).
Not the spray bottle version (as this contains a different insecticide - the more organic Pyrethrum). Pyrethrum is good, but only works on contact (has a very short residual lifespan too - breaks down in sunlight and with water). So has its place.
BugClear Ultra Concentrate; contains 'acetamiprid', a mild Neonicotinoid.
This is a systemic and stays in the plant system for 3 months. But, it is very mild (used in the food sector etc).
One big advantage, no need for direct contact to kill (so, no long spraying routines on all leaves etc). Though, it does also kill on contact too.
If you are vegging for say 5 weeks, spray week 2. Basically, you need to time it so the effects last through veg and most of flower (but are gone by a few weeks before harvest+cure). This covers you well, and I've never had mites come in towards the end of flower (if an insecticide was previously used).
Plus, if in a tent, towards the end of flower you can drop the 'lights on' cycle below 12 hrs. Mites only breed effectively with (roughly) 12+ hours of light. Cut it to say ten, and they just can't establish at the end of flower.
Unless they are Borg Zombies, in which case ..nuke the site from orbit. Its the only way to be sure!
This goes against the natural sprays, but I would recommend *If you are still in veg* 'BugClear Ultra Concentrate' (much cheapness too).
Not the spray bottle version (as this contains a different insecticide - the more organic Pyrethrum). Pyrethrum is good, but only works on contact (has a very short residual lifespan too - breaks down in sunlight and with water). So has its place.
BugClear Ultra Concentrate; contains 'acetamiprid', a mild Neonicotinoid.
This is a systemic and stays in the plant system for 3 months. But, it is very mild (used in the food sector etc).
One big advantage, no need for direct contact to kill (so, no long spraying routines on all leaves etc). Though, it does also kill on contact too.
If you are vegging for say 5 weeks, spray week 2. Basically, you need to time it so the effects last through veg and most of flower (but are gone by a few weeks before harvest+cure). This covers you well, and I've never had mites come in towards the end of flower (if an insecticide was previously used).
Plus, if in a tent, towards the end of flower you can drop the 'lights on' cycle below 12 hrs. Mites only breed effectively with (roughly) 12+ hours of light. Cut it to say ten, and they just can't establish at the end of flower.
Unless they are Borg Zombies, in which case ..nuke the site from orbit. Its the only way to be sure!
Right Away
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Absolutely on the money with the advice there Puff Dragon. Do what the cats telling you you'll have this beat. I've never seen that many bugs on one leaf. Damn
xtsho
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Aphids, spider mites, citric acid kills them all.