Looking for some help identifying foilar problem.

Mo9000

Mo9000

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Hi guys, I'm doing an organic outdoor grow at the moment, but I'm having a bit of trouble identifying this leaf problem.

The edges and tips of the larger fan leaves are turning dry and crispy and then they begin to flake away, and feel sort of papery to the touch.

I have been having some problems with gnats and leaf hoppers but this doesn't look like any bug damage that I've seen before, so I'm a little confused as to what is causing this problem.

If anyone can help me identify what the problem is here or just have any tips or advice in general, it would be much appreciated.
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JimmiP

JimmiP

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Looks like damage from , as of yet small, caterpillar. Look on the leaves and stems for the little green monsters.
 
Mo9000

Mo9000

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JimmiP said:
Looks like damage from , as of yet small, caterpillar. Look on the leaves and stems for the little green monsters.
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Cool, thanks for the reply, I'll keep an eye out for them, ive just given a foilar spray of neem oil, so I'll see if the symptoms continue.
 
JimmiP

JimmiP

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Use BT, as well. They will eat it and die off. Then keep using it. The moths can come at any time of the night to ruin your day.
 
Mo9000

Mo9000

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JimmiP said:
Use BT, as well. They will eat it and die off. Then keep using it. The moths can come at any time of the night to ruin your day.
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Cool, thanks for the tip, but I'm not actually familiar with the term "BT" what is that?
 
JimmiP

JimmiP

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"Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a natural occurring, soil-borne bacteria that has been used since the 1950s for natural insect control. It consists of a spore, which gives it persistence, and a protein crystal within the spore, which is toxic."

Lots of companies offer different products that contain it. Just go to a garden center and ask for it. Or get it from Amazon.

When the larva eat plant matter that has recently been treated their digestive system gets shut down and they die. It is completely safe for humans and pets. Just follow the instructions on the container.
I use it late in the afternoon because the bugs are more active at night. And also to avoid sunburn on the leaves.
 
Mo9000

Mo9000

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JimmiP said:
"Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a natural occurring, soil-borne bacteria that has been used since the 1950s for natural insect control. It consists of a spore, which gives it persistence, and a protein crystal within the spore, which is toxic."

Lots of companies offer different products that contain it. Just go to a garden center and ask for it. Or get it from Amazon.

When the larva eat plant matter that has recently been treated their digestive system gets shut down and they die. It is completely safe for humans and pets. Just follow the instructions on the container.
I use it late in the afternoon because the bugs are more active at night. And also to avoid sunburn on the leaves.
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Hey, sorry it took me so long to reply man, been having some internet issues. Really appreciate all the info, sounds like good stuff. I'll definitely oragnise some.
 
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