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White snipes on leaves... [ MAYBE THRIPS? SHOULD I USE POTASIUM SOAP? ]
cannanovastarted grow question 3y ago
Hey guys! Do you think these are thrips?
The leaves have these white snipes already since some days ago.
Also, If you look carefully, there are micro white things on some parts in the leaves that could be the thrips themselves.
I'm thinking of adding potasium soap for this.
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DutchDoobieanswered grow question 3y ago
High cannanova,
This is not done by trips.
I would not do anything for now and just keep an eye on it if it doesn't become worse it's nothing (I do not think that this is anything to worry about).
You should buy a x60 pocket microscope. These things are like and can help identifying pests and look at the trichomes so you know when is the perfect time to harvest.
Happy Growing! 😋
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 3y ago
And btw, if you want to see an actual thrip, take a look at the pictures with this question... the first will show the thrip sitting along the main vein... the second photo shows the kind of markings they leave on plants... erratic stripes... :-D But seriously, if you DO think you have thrips, treat them now! It won't do any harm to your plant and you'll rest easier!
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GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 3y ago
Well, I don't see the thrips, tbh... but if you're concerned about them at all, I wouldn't recommend potassium soap - that will certainly do a job on aphids but thrips??? And it's also got some oils in it meaning that if you have the problem when you get to flowering, you shouldn't use it unless you want to smoke it. I would instead lead you toward Spinosad or Dr. Zymes Eliminator... they are both organic and work very, very well - and can be used throughout the life cycle of your plant.
Good luck!
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