Aphids AND Hermie, what do I do?

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TheGrassIsGreenerInAus

TheGrassIsGreenerInAus

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Hey guys so I'm getting prepped to harvest this gorgeous, fruity smelling, chunky bud havin' LEGENDARY plant, it's about a week or two out, only to be hit with a double whammy. It's completely infested with aphids under every leaf and some on the buds, AND it's started shooting out nanas that I'm plucking off. Should I keep plucking and just well leave the aphids, I can't well poison them this close to harvest, or just cut it all down now?IMG_20190423_170312.jpg IMG_20190423_170318.jpg IMG_20190423_170312.jpg IMG_20190423_170318.jpg
 
socaljoe

socaljoe

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Can you get ladybugs to control the aphids a bit? That'd be my choice that far into flowering.

Do you guys call them ladybugs or ladybirds? :mrgreen:
 
socaljoe

socaljoe

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TheGrassIsGreenerInAus said:
I've heard both tbh and a third - lady beetles. That's what I call em haha as for getting them, I got NO idea.
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Good to know. :mrgreen:

Check a nursery or garden supply shop, that's where I usually find them. The only thing that might be a problem is finding them at this time of year.

Good luck to ya. I hate dealing with these problems when the finish is so close.
 
S!ckN!ck

S!ckN!ck

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You can use sticky post-it notes to help reduce/remove the aphids, they're attracted to yellow. Lady bugs would be the safest bet for more complete eradication. The WPM is being caused by the aphids transporting spores around the plant. This far along, I'd suggest baking soda or bicarb of soda, 3 tablespoons (baking soda) to a gallon of water, mix thoroughly & apply to the PM, undersides of leaves & sticks/stalks, don't let the excess moisture sit, air dry or wipe her down as best you can. I hope it helps & good luck.
 
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