Spinosad

coughee420

coughee420

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Where do i get spinosad?? My one and only lady has thrips!! im really nervous. Well more than halfway through 12/12 where do i get it and how should i apply it to her?? comments much appreciated thanks. :roll:
 
coughee420

coughee420

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Thanks Ill check into the neem oil ive always heard good things about it. But if i wanted to take care of it tonight could i get that at home depot? if not could i make a hydrogen peroxide mixture ? would this be alright to use this late into 12/12?
 
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CannaReview

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Best look up Spinosad and the time you spend working on the plant after spray. Each crop had a different amount of time you can spend working around the plants after spray.
 
coughee420

coughee420

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Po boy said:
at home depot they sell Jack's Dead Bug. it's active ingredient is spinosad. works great and sells for about $10. it's premixed and ready to spray:don't forget to shake the bottle a little before spraying. GL
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So do i spray all over me lady, bud , leaf and all? and not worry about it effecting the taste of my smoke? or should i hold a piece of paper behind the leaf that im spraying to make sure it doesnt get on my bud?
 
coughee420

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CannaReview said:
Best look up Spinosad and the time you spend working on the plant after spray. Each crop had a different amount of time you can spend working around the plants after spray.
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Im sorry. Not trying to be rude. But what are you trying to say? do i need to gtfo of the room after its sprayed?
 
vostok

vostok

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Just keep in mind that you will be inhaling these chems residue in time, and the long term affects of these chems
 
panhead

panhead

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As allready mentioned Home Depot has products with spinosad & from my experience in dealing with spider mites , catapillars & leaf miners spinosad products are far superior vs other products of like safe use specifications , for those who dont know what spinosad is it's made from a " Natural " bacteria that is only found in nature at the site of an ancient rum distillery on some island , it was found underneath kegs of rum that had leaked for like 100 yrs & the bacteria formed with the help of the yeast in the rum , spinosad is an organic pesticide designed for specific use on fruits & veggies grown organically .

Another members post makes it look like spinosad is hard to work with & dangerous to work with , this is 100% not the case , spinosad is safe to use on mj right up to the last week of harvest & is very easy to use & easy to figure a mix ratio , i mix Captain Jacks Dead Bug ( Spinosad ) depending on the infestation , if its just a few random bugs i go with 1/4 oz per gallon , if it's a heavy infestation or i see webbing from mites i mix at 2 ozs per gallon , for heavy infestations i spray at 3 day intervals starting out at max dose of 2 oz's , then 1 oz & finish off with about a half oz .

There is nothing hazardous , dangerous or confusing about working with Captain Jacks except for the fact the instructions for mix ratios are not specifically written for use on mj , in which you use the tried & true instructions for tomatoes , it's got better knock down killing power than azamax or neem oil & is way safer than azamax , it's good stuff & very safe , along with Home Depot you can find Captain Jacks Dead Bug at Ace Hardware & Lowes & Menards .

Edit , as for getting the fuk outta the room after spraying no , you dont have to run or do anything special other than use good ole common sense , Captain Jacks Spinosad isnt an areosol product that creates a fog in the air its a 99% water based product , as with any insecticide turn off all fans before spraying & cover your mouth with a bandana or paper painters mask & your good to go , the instant your done spraying turn all fans back on & go about business as usual , far too much " danger will robinson " fear mongering is going on here about one of the safest pesticides available , unless you plan on having insect problems for yrs your more likely to choke on a pubic hair inside a Mcdonalds big mac than have health problems from using an organic pesticide designed for use on consumables .
 
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coughee420

coughee420

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panhead said:
As allready mentioned Home Depot has products with spinosad & from my experience in dealing with spider mites , catapillars & leaf miners spinosad products are far superior vs other products of like safe use specifications , for those who dont know what spinosad is it's made from a " Natural " bacteria that is only found in nature at the site of an ancient rum distillery on some island , it was found underneath kegs of rum that had leaked for like 100 yrs & the bacteria formed with the help of the yeast in the rum , spinosad is an organic pesticide designed for specific use on fruits & veggies grown organically .

Another members post makes it look like spinosad is hard to work with & dangerous to work with , this is 100% not the case , spinosad is safe to use on mj right up to the last week of harvest & is very easy to use & easy to figure a mix ratio , i mix Captain Jacks Dead Bug ( Spinosad ) depending on the infestation , if its just a few random bugs i go with 1/4 oz per gallon , if it's a heavy infestation or i see webbing from mites i mix at 2 ozs per gallon , for heavy infestations i spray at 3 day intervals starting out at max dose of 2 oz's , then 1 oz & finish off with about a half oz .

There is nothing hazardous , dangerous or confusing about working with Captain Jacks except for the fact the instructions for mix ratios are not specifically written for use on mj , in which you use the tried & true instructions for tomatoes , it's got better knock down killing power than azamax or neem oil & is way safer than azamax , it's good stuff & very safe , along with Home Depot you can find Captain Jacks Dead Bug at Ace Hardware & Lowes & Menards .

Edit , as for getting the fuk outta the room after spraying no , you dont have to run or do anything special other than use good ole common sense , Captain Jacks Spinosad isnt an areosol product that creates a fog in the air its a 99% water based product , as with any insecticide turn off all fans before spraying & cover your mouth with a bandana or paper painters mask & your good to go , the instant your done spraying turn all fans back on & go about business as usual , far too much " danger will robinson " fear mongering is going on here about one of the safest pesticides available , unless you plan on having insect problems for yrs your more likely to choke on a pubic hair inside a Mcdonalds big mac than have health problems from using an organic pesticide designed for use on consumables .
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wow thank you so much panhead :) you made me feel so much better. I just got back from the Home depot and they didnt have jacks deadbug brew :( but I found another organic pesticide thats called "Eco Smart orgainc garden insect killer" it doesn't have spinosad in it unfortunately :( i was really looking for something with that in it. This has rosemary, peppermint, thyme, clove, other ingredients - white mineral oil , potassium oleate , lecithins.


says you can spray and harvest the same day. it advertises non toxic :) Think this would work? or should i try my local nursery or another Home depot? for the captain jack dead bug brew i have several i can drive to. im not afraid of a ride.:)

When i apply this stuff (whatever i use) think i could just shake it up really good apply liberal amount to a cotton ball and then put on my lady? to keep the stuff spraying all over my flowers??
 
Po boy

Po boy

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can't figure out the controversy over spinsod. it's organic. spray the whole plant (upper and under the leaves). let it dry before touching. nothing to it. on with the grow! GL
 
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