Spider mite cleaning help!
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Zephyrs
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They live every where after their spring hatch/outbreak. They are Everywhere.. floating in the air, inside and especially outside.. They do hitch rides on all pets and clothing.. If anyone else has a better explanation than I'm all ears! They freakishly come outta nowhere.. Preventive Measures are essential for proper spider mite control. i.e. cold pressed neem oil, tomato leaf soaked water ( it's a real thing), diatomaceous earth. mosquito dunks just to name a few.
Goodluck!
MidnightSun72
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They can over winter in diapause mode for over a year. Spider mites is something you forever have to keep a look out for and always clean, defoliate, remove mottled leaves. I like 70% isopropyl mixed 50/50 with water. Spray all walls, floors etc. Kills adults but won't kill eggs.
I also use predator mites which I find the most helpful in suppressing any outbreaks. Most plants just have to make it 2 months in flower so if they start flower clean it's usually easy enough to finish off even if you do get a surge in population.
HydoDan
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Bug Bomb!!
JimmiP
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Use the bug bombs for fleas, bedbugs and lice. It takes care of them quickly.
JimmiP
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Also I second the alcohol water spray. Just make sure it's only isopropyl alcohol, not mixed with camphor. I add¼-½tsp castile soap and 1-2 tsp. potassium bicarbonate per gallon as well to help prevent any fungal outbreaks.
It's also safe to spray during flowering. Just wash the buds when you harvest.
Good luck friend!
It's also safe to spray during flowering. Just wash the buds when you harvest.
Good luck friend!
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