Can I save this?? Webs on one of my tops

Jsay805

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Check under your leaves for spider mites. They are very small but if you see them under the leaves they look like small black spots. If you cut the bud and don’t address the bug issue it might just spread to the others
 

Queen2Green

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Any suggestions! It’s only on one of the tops on this plant but should I cut that top before it spreads? How do I stop it?? I hate spiders!
If you hate spiders - try this - it is safe and should work..

Isopropyl alcohol can be mixed at a 1:9 ratio with regular water and applied with a sprayer. This will kill most mites on contact without harming the plant, but you definitely want to try to avoid spraying the buds with alcohol if you can.

Also wash/spray the underside of the leaves, as that is where spider mites and their eggs tend to dwell.

Ladybugs will work too, a bit slower. A few other safe methods in flowering but I would try the alcohol/water mix first...

I see a tiny spider one time in my tent (no other signs) but I hate spiders too. So I sprayed all my plants LOL... no issues.

There's a couple other methods, but involve more "hands on" which involves possibly touching spiders...
 

SCM 831

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I knew a guy that had spider mites so bad they were everywhere and he would the hose on a vacuum everyday to suck all the notes off.... actually worked
 

Queen2Green

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I knew a guy that had spider mites so bad they were everywhere and he would the hose on a vacuum everyday to suck all the notes off.... actually worked
That is actually one of the "natural" tricks.. You need the proper type vacuum with dusting attachment and ability to change air flow.. if you don't want to damage your plants. I didn't suggest that to OP because he hates spiders. Where there is one, there will be more.

Plus if has a bagless vacuum, who's gonna empty it?? Bahaha.
 

CannaCountry

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When spider mites web up the tops of your plants, you know you have an infestation. Sad part is, they are probably through out your garden now. Your best bet is to chop and clean...everything. Otherwise, buckle up, it's going to be a journey.
 
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