Spider mites + Ally Crop Defender 3

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AdventurousJ

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Hello growers, 2 weeks ago I had spider mites so I used ally crop defender 3, the weather was hot and I was 2 weeks Into pre flower. The next day after spraying the fungicide I noticed all the white pistils had turned brown. Today 2 weeks later I noticed webbing and more mites. I have lots of fresh white pistils. I sprayed the remaining bit of my Ally crop defender 3, my question is what can I use to prevent my pistils from turning brown? Are the brown pistils going to effect my smoke? Are they burnt and dead? Will I be smoking burnt dead pistils? How to get rid of these mites. Outside growhouse first time grower. Need help please.
 

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Phytoplankton

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In most cases you need to spray a couple times over a couple weeks to break the mites life cycle, particularly if they were to the web stage. From egg to egg laying adult in optimum condition it can be 5-20 days. A lot of sprays burn the pistils, while not pretty while growing, they’re going to turn brown eventually not matter what.. unfortunately there’s not a lot you can spray during flower.
 
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DCcan

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It says to not spray above 90f, and spray every 3-5 days at high dosage when you have mites.
Don't wait 2 weeks till the mites rebound.
You can do a knockdown spray of spinosad, citric acid or pyrethrum also.
Most anything will turn pistils brown.

 
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AdventurousJ

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Hello growers I am still waiting for my ally crop defender 3 to come in the mail. I just checked my plants and my 1 has so many spider mites I am disgusted . I wanted to spray these 5 days ago but I have been out of product ;(. Can I spray soapy water on my 3 week flowering cannibas? Or is this a bad idea. My package is still states away. Should I get neem oil even tho I'm flowering? I need to control these mites I've waited to long. Thank you
 
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AdventurousJ said:
Hello growers I am still waiting for my ally crop defender 3 to come in the mail. I just checked my plants and my 1 has so many spider mites I am disgusted . I wanted to spray these 5 days ago but I have been out of product ;(. Can I spray soapy water on my 3 week flowering cannibas? Or is this a bad idea. My package is still states away. Should I get neem oil even tho I'm flowering? I need to control these mites I've waited to long. Thank you
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Get the vacuum cleaner out.....
 
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Cboat38

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Only thing that “might” work now at this stage is beneficial bugs but if it’s webbing everywhere you’ll want to start over
 
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AdventurousJ

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Yes these are outdoor, they are growing so nice and strong.. these mites are breaking my heart. I don't dare use neem at this stage.. I clipped lots of leaves that were being attacked now today there's more little spots where the mites been eating... I just tried my low powered vacuum! Thing almost sucked up my whole plant it was tearing my leaves apart so I stopped using it. I'm just going to wipe leaves with soapy water I guess until my product arrives... I hope sooner than later.
 
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Jeffislovinlife

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AdventurousJ said:
Yes these are outdoor, they are growing so nice and strong.. these mites are breaking my heart. I don't dare use neem at this stage.. I clipped lots of leaves that were being attacked now today there's more little spots where the mites been eating... I just tried my low powered vacuum! Thing almost sucked up my whole plant it was tearing my leaves apart so I stopped using it. I'm just going to wipe leaves with soapy water I guess until my product arrives... I hope sooner than later.
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Why your pictures of your ladies have no buds yet
thumper60 said:
Outdoor mites are simple to get rid of? Indoor different story.
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Ok I've got to ask why do you say that?
 
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Cboat38

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Yeah since you’re not in flower you need at least 3 different knockdowns to get rid of mites. Cause the fact that they will get used to one spray and start washing their little demon balls and become powerful overlords and take over what state you live in.
 
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AdventurousJ

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NY state and there's buds now that get bigger everyday. I sure pray that my mite product comes today and works great success thanks everyone.
 
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AdventurousJ

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My ally crop defender 3 has not came in the mail yet like it was suppose to.. I bought neem oil to soak my plants but after reading reviews I am going to hold off on the neem and pray that my product comes tomorrow. Within the last 4 days Ive cut 50-60 leaves on each plant. Im cutting yellow and the ones with marks from mites. But I'm at the point where I'm afraid to trim anymore there isn't much leave left. Hoping I didn't over do this. Spider mites-_-
 

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Phytoplankton

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If you're plants are in flower, I would not spray Dr. Doom (pyrethrum), it's fine in veg stage. Hate to say it, but if they've been in web stage that long, it's not good! You could try the soapy water or castille soap. Crop Defender 3 is a bunch of essential oils mixed with carriers, you might be able to find a recipe on-line. If they make it, you're gonna have to bud wash anyway.
 
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shagy420 said:
Can I use it for caterpillars and mildew harvest is like in a week
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Won't help with mildew, you could use BT, but I've read varying accounts of whether to use it in late flower. With only a week to go, I think I'd just let it go. I would not use Dr. Doom on plants in flower..
 
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