Insect Infestation 1 week from harvest

So I'm at harvest and I'm unfortunately pulling out a few weeks early to elude my abusive God-complexed landlord, thus we arrive I have a problem. I am 3 weeks prematurely harvesting my bud, and I have flies of a small sort. I am entirely unsure of what they are, but they have yet to cause any major bud problems but it's giving me concern. I have used ALL of the Garden Safe brand products in an attempt to rid myself of these pests but they remain and come out in droves from under my soil and coco-coir. I've used Botanicare Nutrients Pro Grow, Pro Bloom, Hydroplex, Liquid Karma, Witch's Water, and a silicate shield I picked up. Attached are pictures of the "Aphid" that's plaguing my room.

On another note, I have an unknown type of mite on my clones, and I can't spot the mites even at 600x magnification. They are leaving spider/moth like webs on my freshly rooted clones and I've sprayed them down twice and right now everything seems to be under control. But what would go after clones that just rooted? I mean they may be spider mites but at looking at every part of leaf and stem for 6 hours under 10x-600x mag. and still unable to find anything? All help and advice would be great
 

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Taviddude

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Bayer Tree and Shrub will kill the bastards, but you are way too close to harvest to use it.
If you're going to be chopping soon I wouldn't worry.
 

2xM

Active Member
That looks like a fruit fly. If I'm right, try putting a pot reservoir, bowl or a plate filled with water and a dash of dishwashing soap right to the top.. they are drawn to the water and will die. I live in a hot place and they are everywhere, I just have to clean the dozens of dead flies and refill the "plate" with water every 3 days and things get under control. As for mites, they are a pain!! You'll find thousands of posts about it here... hope it helps and good luck.

PS: Fruit flies are only harmful if infestation is severe, larvae stage attacks the roots..something of the sort..otherwise, they are smaller but regular flies.
 
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