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WTF is this little black and withe bastards in my girl?

DeeDeeRamone
DeeDeeRamonestarted grow question 2 years ago
I have this little plant that is growing, but these white and black bastards are appearing every day on its leaves. Does anyone have any idea what they could be and how to get rid of them? Thank you very much
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Zig20
Zig20answered grow question 2 years ago
Youz got dem thrips son, better than the drips imo.
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Shinsimilla
Shinsimillaanswered grow question 2 years ago
Those are thrips. I deal with them a lot outdoors unfortunately. If you can find predatory mites, swirskii are the ones you want (best in a tent, but can work outdoor). The thrips are very resistant to pesticides, so if you can't get hold of the predatory mites, I would opt for some diatomaceous earth. You can sprinkle it on dry or put a little in a sprayer, just make sure to spray well before sunrise if you're outside or lights on in your tent. It will cut them up and contains a lot of silica, which is great to help the plant strengthen it's cuticle. It also doesn't hurt to help along and squish as many as you can.
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GrowingGrannie
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 2 years ago
I just looked up a translation of Spinosad into Brazilian Portuguese - and there isn't one... it's the same - Spinosad.... go to a garden center if you can and look at all the insecticides... one SHOULD have that ingredient... if not, then find something that will kill thrips, aphids, spider mites, leaf cutters... and insect that sucks on plants (not the ones that chew the leaves)... Just be careful as some insecticides you will not want to spray on your plant when it's in flower... Spinosad is ok on plants in flower...
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GrowingGrannie
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 2 years ago
Neem oil isn't going to work here... I find it largely ineffective in any case. I'm SURE you can find something with Spinosad in it in Brazil... do try!
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DeeDeeRamone
DeeDeeRamoneanswered grow question 2 years ago
Can I use neem oil instead or I'll have to use Spinosad? I don't even know whats it's the name of it in Brazilian Portuguese....
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Anonymous_2022
Anonymous_2022answered grow question 2 years ago
Hi there Try get some Dr Zymes it won’t harm your plants and seems to get rid of most pets 👍 Best of luck 🌱
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DeeDeeRamone
DeeDeeRamoneanswered grow question 2 years ago
I'm from Brazil, so it's not an option. Any natural solution to get rid of them? Tried to take another picture, but it's too small....
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GrowingGrannie
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 2 years ago
I'm with ernesttwwg here... doesn't MATTER what they are, they're eating away at your plant and you need to get rid of them asap. And his recommendation of Dr. Zymes Eliminator is also spot on... in case you can't get that wherever you live (Amazon has it but lots of folks can't get it from them...), grab yourself an insecticide that has Spinosad in it... any garden center should have that readily available... Good luck!
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ernest_twwg
ernest_twwganswered grow question 2 years ago
I'm not sure what it is. But, based on your leaves, it looks like you have pests on your plants. All those little light slots are placed bugs have been chomping down for dinner. I suggest getting some Amazing Dr. Zymes. It's a one-shot kill for almost every pest and fungi. You can get a free sample from them, but you have to pay for shipping. www.doctorzymes.com/wizard I hope this helps.
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