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mrMagoo
mrMagoostarted grow question 2 years ago
Hi there. I think I have a big problem: a big spider mites infestation, right before the harvest. Any chance to get rid of them? Napalm maybe?
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LoganatorDude
LoganatorDudeanswered grow question 2 years ago
Spider mites and aphids. It really helps to maintain adequate airflow throughout the entire grow. Spider mites prefer still air. You could spray, but you’ll only do more damage. Chances you miss some aphids when spraying is substantial, or maybe some eggs hatch. Those spider mites are extremely challenging to get rid of with sprays. The potential you miss an egg or two is too high, and they can bounce back time and time again. Plus you’re likelihood of damaging the plant is high. I’d recommend improving airflow. And get some predatory mites, with those guys, they don’t make webs or bother your plant and they WILL eradicate every single spider mite. Then those aphids can be easily dealt with a small team of ladybugs. Aphids absolutely love dill. When prevention is easier than correction, you could germinate some dill in a pot for next grow, keep it nearby. Then you can spray the dill instead. Spider mites hate the wind.
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 2 years ago
Just chop it and hang it, the bugs will vacate. Leaving it any much longer and she will be dead, she is over ripe already as it is.....
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Lushgaia
Lushgaiaanswered grow question 2 years ago
Smoke it you might turn into Spider-Man
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Adamlovesgreen_98
Adamlovesgreen_98answered grow question 2 years ago
Hello my fellow grower. You got u some Aphids. They come in different colors. They deposit some varnish like substance that gray and black mold grow from .Clean good ,Aphids,spider mites and mold spores hitchhike on your clothes.There is beneficial 🐝 insects midges pirate bug,but it to late for that.There is beneficial fungi but to late for that.I would say a light Neem,or hot pepper 🌶️ spray.Chili peppers have capsaicin,a compound that makes them hot. We humans like the hotness but Animals, insects not so much.You could buy but you could make yourself even add garlic
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Rasta_Ganja
Rasta_Ganjaanswered grow question 2 years ago
Depends on how bad the infestation is. Either cut your losses and disinfect everything or you can try washing your buds when you harvest with peroxide and lemon juice.
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GrowingGrannie
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 2 years ago
Dr. Zymes - can be used right up to harvest.... GOOD LUCK!!!!! Get it quick!!
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