Spider Mites
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Chinga_2_Madre
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Add one or two No Pest Strips to the grow area. They are about $6.00 a piece at Home Depot or Lowes. Hang them over or close to the plants.
Spray Neem Oil every 10 days religiously. If you do the Neem treatment like clockwork, your bug problems are over.
The No Pest Strips are nuclear and will kill all airborn bugs.
For soil fungus gnats use Gnatrol. Best shit to kill them now. Boiled tobacco juice kills everything in soil as well (and is cheap) and some smoke that shit ?
I used those strips and I think they adapted to them. It killed them for a while and then they came back. I dont have any flying bugs, just spider mites. I just absolutely coat them in neem oil every week and it knocks them way down and then they come back, same thing with cinnamate. It's really sucked overall, gonna hurt my yield alot.
Chinga_2_Madre
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The No Pest Strips are worthless after a month or so. Rotate those bastards. No pest can adapt to them - yet.
TillthedayiDIE420
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I wouldent use spray... you can buy Ladybugs off the internet, and you buy like 500 of them... when you keep em in your fridge they pass out like fly's, and then you take em out take like 40 per plant depending on how many you got.... they will eat em all up BUGvsBUG. if you get other types of bugs, you can get praying mantis eggs, and stick them in your crop. They will hatch and eat everybug that ever shows up in ur crop. Unless there in the soil(larva) then you can get a Worm to eat them. It is fucking awesome BUGvsBUG is 100% the best way to get rid of bugs.
VictorVIcious
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SMC Premium Quality Leaf Wash. $8.00 bottle makes a gallon of spray. Be sure to spray undersides of leaves because that is where the spider mites lay eggs. Try to avoid spraying on the flowers but you said you were still vegging. HydroDynamics International, Manufacturers of Quality Horticultural Products
Garden Knowm
The Love Doctor
AVID... dont get that shit on yourself or on your buds... It KILLS everything... it aint cheap... it is the nuclear option.. and it fooks shit up! it will even kill YOU if you use it carelessly.. use a mask and gloves and spary the DEATH all over your room...
iloveyou
Fred Gardner: Pesticides Made Her Sick; Herb Got Her Well
http://www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com/to/prod/avid/
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Alarm grows over pesticide threat in nurseries
iloveyou
Fred Gardner: Pesticides Made Her Sick; Herb Got Her Well
http://www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com/to/prod/avid/
pesticides
Alarm grows over pesticide threat in nurseries
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FallenHero
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i agree, if i ever encounter problems i will be using ladybugs
1500 ladybugs - $5.95
Live ladybugs in mesh bag 1500 adults
does anyone know how long they last in the fridge?
ViRedd
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The reason the No-Pest-Strips don't work anymore (even fresh ones) is that the mites build up a tolerance after awhile. IMO, AVID is the way to go. Like GK said above, its toxic ... BUT you only use five drops per quart of water in a spray bottle. Its really expensive, but some hydro shops sell small vials of the stuff for around $15. that's enough for a huge grow, or for plenty of applications in a small grow. Spray under the leaves once. Wait a day or so, then spray again to kill all the remaining eggs and new hatchings. If you see anymore after a couple of days ... spray again. After you harvest, take everything out of the cabinet and spray all the nooks and crannies.
Here's a few things to do to prevent mites ... check all of the cuttings given you by "friends." When you work in the yard, take a shower and change your clothes before checking your grow. If your pets go outside ... kill them.
Vi
Here's a few things to do to prevent mites ... check all of the cuttings given you by "friends." When you work in the yard, take a shower and change your clothes before checking your grow. If your pets go outside ... kill them.
Vi
Garden Knowm
The Love Doctor
mites only fook with nazis and republicans...
true - i read it on wikopedia
true - i read it on wikopedia
rickhorror
Active Member
if your mites are the flying type using sticky fly strips near the lights or any lights you have on at night... they are attracted to light ...it worked for me plus dish soap spray on vegetative plants...you can also hand pick them off hich is the sure fire way.... also look at your cieling at night time they usually congregate
i use rubbing alcohol... i don't actually put on a q tip but i take 50% water and 50% rubbing alcohol, but i believe that alcohol is already diluted 50% so its really like a 1:3 mix but i just spray it on the same as i do neem or anything else... Seems to work fine if you do about an hour b4 lites on so it has some time to dry... i haven't been able to totally eradicate them just yet, but i had a bad infestation and i only see one now and then now... I also have floramite on the way, thats supposed to be a pretty sure thing, similar to avid...
the alchohol will evaporate very quickly so it doesn't have time to hurt the plant... GL, let me know if this wrks for you...
the alchohol will evaporate very quickly so it doesn't have time to hurt the plant... GL, let me know if this wrks for you...
MacGuyver4.2.0
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Lot's of folks have been hit by the BORG of insects, Spidermites and feel your pain. Surrender IS NOT an option. Fight the lil beaties to the very end. Lots of good tips in this thread and my personal method has worked for me.
Spider Mite Control
Here's what I have used with good results!
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Spider mites SUCK! If you have them on one plant chances are they are on all of them. So very small and difficult to see unless you use a loupe or magnifier(at least for me anyways). I had one harvest *almost* get ruined by the critters and then I fought back with technology...and won! I did not want to use any chemicals on my ladies so close to harvest, and ended up using...STEAM!
Bought a Rowenta steamer from Bed Bath &Way Beyond and it worked like a charm! Best way is to do this somewhat *safely* is to water your plants, wait an hour and then hit the plants EVERYWHERE with the steam. You cannot concentrate the steam in any one area for too long or you'll cook the poor plant!
The neat thing about this is the temperature. The mites simply crumble and die as soon as the hot steam hits them! Again you HAVE to be careful or you'll cause more harm than good, but if you pay attention to what your doing, you can do this! After you have hit all areas thoroughly, let your ladies rest for 1-2 days then hit em again. The live mites die easily but the eggs may still hatch (nasty things). If you cannot control the mites after 3 steam treatments, you should abandon ship and chop em down, sorry.
Good luck and let us know how you faired in this time of crisis. 
Spider Mite Control
Here's what I have used with good results!
permalink
Spider mites SUCK! If you have them on one plant chances are they are on all of them. So very small and difficult to see unless you use a loupe or magnifier(at least for me anyways). I had one harvest *almost* get ruined by the critters and then I fought back with technology...and won! I did not want to use any chemicals on my ladies so close to harvest, and ended up using...STEAM!
Bought a Rowenta steamer from Bed Bath &Way Beyond and it worked like a charm! Best way is to do this somewhat *safely* is to water your plants, wait an hour and then hit the plants EVERYWHERE with the steam. You cannot concentrate the steam in any one area for too long or you'll cook the poor plant!
The neat thing about this is the temperature. The mites simply crumble and die as soon as the hot steam hits them! Again you HAVE to be careful or you'll cause more harm than good, but if you pay attention to what your doing, you can do this! After you have hit all areas thoroughly, let your ladies rest for 1-2 days then hit em again. The live mites die easily but the eggs may still hatch (nasty things). If you cannot control the mites after 3 steam treatments, you should abandon ship and chop em down, sorry. Good luck and let us know how you faired in this time of crisis. 
BigGiantPlants
Member
No pest strips, avid all chemicals
SMK works the best, plus its natural
Just google smk spider mite killer, I believe its spidermitekiller.net
Good Luck!
SMK works the best, plus its natural
Just google smk spider mite killer, I believe its spidermitekiller.net
Good Luck!
Hum215
Active Member
Here is my opinion:
DO NOT use AVID!!!
No, there is not a fogger. However there is a solution:
Use Floramite SC. Just google it; I'll warn you that it is expensive. It is a neurotoxin that specifically targets spider mites. All the rest of these methods will not work as well as using the right product the first time. Check ebay for the smallest size package and the best price.
Believe me, I know Tetranychus urticae better than most; you NEED to target them with specificity... Floramite will do it. Don't fuck around with spider mites... just kill them while in veg and get your cycle done. End of story...
DO NOT use AVID!!!
No, there is not a fogger. However there is a solution:
Use Floramite SC. Just google it; I'll warn you that it is expensive. It is a neurotoxin that specifically targets spider mites. All the rest of these methods will not work as well as using the right product the first time. Check ebay for the smallest size package and the best price.
Believe me, I know Tetranychus urticae better than most; you NEED to target them with specificity... Floramite will do it. Don't fuck around with spider mites... just kill them while in veg and get your cycle done. End of story...
Got a mite problem? Want blissful revenge on those fuckers for messin with your grow?
Try my "all natural" miticide recipe called "Habanero Hellfire." Those SOB's will regret messing with your grow after being drenched with this burning concoction. They will scream, pop, and die in agony and it does not affect your plants.
1/2 pound of habanero
6 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of powdered cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon of italian seasoning
2 tablespoons of liquid soap (i.e. dishwasher liquid is cool)
boil 2 liters of water with the cinnamon, cloves, and italian seasoning.
while the water is boiling, in a blender blend the habaneros and garlic with 2 cups of water. Blend to a liquid smooth consistency. then pour into the boiling water.
Boil for about 10 minutes while mixing occasionally, then add the liquid detergent.
let it cool down to room temperature, then strain VERY WELL (if not strained very well, habanero bits will clog in your sprayer and ruin it).
Spray your plants until they are drenched from top to bottom. Let the liquid evaporate by itself (do not place plants in direct light while wet).
After an hour, spray your plants with clean water while slowly and carefully rubbing off the habanero with your fingers. Tiny habanero bits will probably remain after cleaning, but that's ok. The spray DOES NOT affect the plants. After two days, spray down with water again. Your plants will smell like habanero for weeks. DO NOT SPRAY ON BUDS UNLESS YOU LIKE SPICY BUDS.
Repeat the process in 1 week to ensure all those bastards are completely dead. Most likely only one application will eliminate those bastards, but try two or three times depending on the gravity of the infestation. You will not be disappointed.
PRECAUTION: WEAR GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A MASK. I Learned the hard way. Constant exposure of spray made me light headed with some dizzyness, so I don't know how it might effect people who are sensitive to strong peppers. You do not want this in your eye, lips or mouth. Possible blindness will occur if sprayed in eyes. You will have to wash your hands constantly for several days to remove the smell and spice from hands if gloves are not worn. By all means, go slow and steady and be cautious. Peace.
This works well in your garden too, spray on your vegetables to prevent bugs, rodents, and even squirrels from eating your stuff, although spray lightly every week and only wash before eating. Ant Problem? This stuff kills them in 10 seconds or less, but drench them well
Try my "all natural" miticide recipe called "Habanero Hellfire." Those SOB's will regret messing with your grow after being drenched with this burning concoction. They will scream, pop, and die in agony and it does not affect your plants.
1/2 pound of habanero
6 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of powdered cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon of italian seasoning
2 tablespoons of liquid soap (i.e. dishwasher liquid is cool)
boil 2 liters of water with the cinnamon, cloves, and italian seasoning.
while the water is boiling, in a blender blend the habaneros and garlic with 2 cups of water. Blend to a liquid smooth consistency. then pour into the boiling water.
Boil for about 10 minutes while mixing occasionally, then add the liquid detergent.
let it cool down to room temperature, then strain VERY WELL (if not strained very well, habanero bits will clog in your sprayer and ruin it).
Spray your plants until they are drenched from top to bottom. Let the liquid evaporate by itself (do not place plants in direct light while wet).
After an hour, spray your plants with clean water while slowly and carefully rubbing off the habanero with your fingers. Tiny habanero bits will probably remain after cleaning, but that's ok. The spray DOES NOT affect the plants. After two days, spray down with water again. Your plants will smell like habanero for weeks. DO NOT SPRAY ON BUDS UNLESS YOU LIKE SPICY BUDS.
Repeat the process in 1 week to ensure all those bastards are completely dead. Most likely only one application will eliminate those bastards, but try two or three times depending on the gravity of the infestation. You will not be disappointed.
PRECAUTION: WEAR GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A MASK. I Learned the hard way. Constant exposure of spray made me light headed with some dizzyness, so I don't know how it might effect people who are sensitive to strong peppers. You do not want this in your eye, lips or mouth. Possible blindness will occur if sprayed in eyes. You will have to wash your hands constantly for several days to remove the smell and spice from hands if gloves are not worn. By all means, go slow and steady and be cautious. Peace.
This works well in your garden too, spray on your vegetables to prevent bugs, rodents, and even squirrels from eating your stuff, although spray lightly every week and only wash before eating. Ant Problem? This stuff kills them in 10 seconds or less, but drench them well
colonuggs
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Ok heres what you need to get rid of spidermites......First spray your plants using a 32 oz spray bottle of water with a 50/50 mix of avid (8drops) and forbid (5drops)...then bomb your room with Dr. Doom
The aero bombs work on the adults but due nothing for the 100s of eggs that hatch daily.
The aero bombs work on the adults but due nothing for the 100s of eggs that hatch daily.