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StalCair
StalCairstarted grow question 5 years ago
After inspection using a microscope i found a very tiny thrip, so tiny it is invisible to the naked eye. I am a week or 2 from harvest, the only insecticides that i have are black soap and neem oil so no treatment. What can I do? Is there any risks(bud rot for example)?
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Coconuts
Coconutsanswered grow question 5 years ago
If you only have a couple here and there don't stress mate and don't spray with anything as your probably just going to create mold. I'd just wait till harvest then sterilize room pots and get new soil
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motaman311
motaman311answered grow question 5 years ago
I've used dish soap and water and it worked pretty well. Thrips like to hang out at the bottom side of leaves towards the bottom of the plant.. so I used a towel and wiped down all the leaves. Do it in the morning or before night, it's when they are the most active and make sure you have good airflow to dry off the leaves. 1 thrip means there are probably some more, you could also spend some time and squish them yourself. I wouldn't go crazy using treatments now like you said, you will wind up doing more harm than good. Maybe get some lady bugs and hope they hang around.. probably too late for them to do anything, but could me a thought for next time. good luck! 👊
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DankGardener
DankGardeneranswered grow question 5 years ago
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! So basically turn off all fans if you have any. Then cover buds with plastic sandwich bag spray infected leaves. Take sandwich bag off immediately after. This is the best option other than doing nothing letting it ride out
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