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Verlido
Verlidostarted grow question 5 years ago
Dear Growers, I have uploaded pictures in Week 25 where you can see that I'm having spider mites/thrips... Any tips? I heard that smite is good. I have upscaled my nutrients too: 40 ML of Micro/Bloom/Grow and 10 ML of Bud Candy/Big Bud on 10 Liters of tap water per plant. Good?😅
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Philindicus
Philindicusanswered grow question 5 years ago
Looks like aphids not spider mites or thrips. In any case you are only a few weeks in early bloom I would take a hose to the plants and gently spray under the leaves to knock off as many as possible then use an insecticidal soap which is actually potassium based mixed with water to manufacturers specifications. You should spray very early in the morning before the sun comes up to avoid leaf scorching. Be sure to get under the leaves. It may take a couple of applications since they lay eggs. Probably every 7 - 10 days. I would do 2 applications. I wouldn't recommend spraying the buds with anything after they have reached mid bloom. As for your potassium issue I would buy a Canna PK 13/14 product and incorporate that into you nutrient regime. You mentioned you have been ill lately if you had someone else watering your plants they may have been over watering them I would also check the ppm of your runoff to see where you stand in terms of feeding. Lastly adding some Cal/Mag supplements would be beneficial during bloom plus add a bit more nitrogen which your plants seem to be lacking. Hope this helps.
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OutForReal
OutForRealanswered grow question 5 years ago
If you are following GH chart then your new feeding is good , if not then it will probably be wrong and not providing the good nutrients at the right time. Concerning the bugs, trips or spider mites we really don't care because your plants are so huge that ( to me ) anything that is not a chemical treatment will fail ( bugs makes eggs , eggs makes bugs, when you kill the bugs you don't kill the eggs... and it can repeat for a long time). I hate them but at your level I would use a BAYER anti bugs.
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DankGardener
DankGardeneranswered grow question 5 years ago
First thing on your nutrients. Next feeding cut grow nute in 1/2 to much nitrogen will lead to poor bud development. And stop and do not feed grow for week 6 of flowering till harvest. You have aphids by the way trips are white worm looking. Solution to Aphids: Get Rid of Them Quick! Avoid using nervous system insecticides, such as malathion, Dursban (chlorpyrifos), and Orthene (acephate). They are labeled for use on many shade trees and ornamental plants for aphid control, but are not safe to use on cannabis. If something isn’t safe to be used on edible plants, then chances are it’s not safe to use on cannabis. 1.) Check regularly for signs of aphids The best way to prevent an aphid infestation is to catch it as soon as possible. When growing outdoors it’s pretty difficult to predict when winged “colonizer” aphids will appear, so it’s incredibly important to examine your plants at least weekly to make sure they don’t become infested while you’re not paying attention. Examine the bud area and undersides of the new leaves for clusters or colonies of small aphids (or any other types of bugs). The presence of these colonies indicates that the aphids are established on the plants and their numbers will begin to increase rapidly. 2.) Remove or Spray Off As Many Bugs As Possible If your plant is heavily infested, it’s a good idea to try to cut down their numbers in every way possible. Depending on the infestation, one way to do that may be to simply move your plants outside and spray as many bugs off as you can with a power sprayer. It’s also a good idea to remove leaves and buds that are heavily infected. If possible, spray off as many bugs as you can! A One-Hand Pressure Sprayer is perfect for misting plants 3.) Insecticidal soaps Fatty acid salts or insecticidal soaps can be a good choice against aphids. They weaken the outer shell of aphids but are safe to use on your plants and they don’t leave much of a residue. With soaps, coverage is very important as it does not stay on your plant for long, so follow-up applications may be necessary. Although this is considered safe, avoid getting any on your buds! Get Inseticidal soap to kill cannabis aphids - available on Amazon.com! 4.) Neem Oil Neem Oil will leave an unpleasant taste/smell on buds when used to treat flowering plants, so again, don’t let this stuff get near your buds! There’s also some evidence Neem oil may be harmful to humans so use with care! That being said, Neem oil is an all-natural remedy that is very effective against many different types of bugs and mold. You will need a mister (also called a “One-Hand Pressure Sprayer”) to spray all the leaves evenly, since neem oil and water can separate easily. Get Neem Oil Extract on Amazon.com!A One-Hand Pressure Sprayer is perfect for misting plants 5.) Spinosad Spinosad Products (safe & organic) – Spinosad products are organic and completely harmless to pets, children, and plants. Spinosad products can be used directly to kill aphids on contact and should be sprayed liberally anywhere you see aphids and especially under the leaves. Although maybe not as strong against pests as some of the more harsh insecticides, it does work and it’s very safe for plants, animals and humans! Recommended: Monterey Garden Insect Spray with Spinosad Spinosad is an organic insecticide made from the fermentation of a specific soil bacteria (actinomycete Saccharopolyspora spinosa) and kills aphids via ingestion or contact by effecting the insect’s nervous system. Spinosad can be a good choice for organic and outdoor growers, because it is very toxic to aphids, but is less toxic to many beneficial insects and spiders. Note: Most spinosad products are effective for only about 24 hours after being mixed with water, so only mix as much as you will need per application. Anything left over will be waste. You will need a mister (also called a “One-Hand Pressure Sprayer”) to cover all the leaves evenly when spraying them with spinosad products. Spinosad products are organic and kill spider mites, caterpillers and thrips A One-Hand Pressure Sprayer is perfect for misting plants 6.) Essentria IC3 Essentria IC3 Insecticide is a mix of various horticultural oils that is organic and safe for humans. It is often marketed as a “bed bug killer” but it can be effective against aphids when the plants are treated regularly. Unfortunately it only stays effective on the plant for about 8 hours so you will want to either apply this daily or combine with other options. You will need a mister (also called a “One-Hand Pressure Sprayer”) to spray all the leaves evenly. Get Essentria IC3 insecticide on Amazon.com - this can be a tool in the fight against broad mites or A One-Hand Pressure Sprayer is perfect for misting plants 7.) Beneficial Insects Beneficial insects, such as lady beetles, lady bugs, and lacewings may eat large numbers of aphids and are welcome guests in the garden. Although you can order ladybugs to release around your plants, they tend to fly away in just a day or two. Additionally, the reproductive capability of aphids is so great that the impact of the natural enemies may not be enough keep aphids at or below acceptable levels after an infestation has already gotten started. Ladybugs are good to have around the garden – they eat aphids and other annoying cannabis pests! On this cannabis leaf, a hungry ladybug eats an aphid Many other “lady bird” type beetles also eat aphids Many lady bird beetles eat aphids off your cannabis plants This scary looking black bug is actually a young ladybird larvae, so don’t kill it! They devour aphids as youngsters too, so it’s good to let them do their thing 🙂 Lady bird larvae eating aphids on a cannabis plant Good bug! Eat those aphids! 8.) Get rid of ants if you see them! In some cases, ants naturally “farm” (tend to) aphids in the wild in order to collect their honeydew. How crazy is that? Ants can actually be helping keep your aphid numbers up! So for some cannabis growers, controlling an ant problem can actually help control an aphid problem. If you have ants, get rid of them! They can make an aphid problem worse!
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