How to tell the difference between "powedery mildew" and "mites"?

[MMJ Mademoiselle]

I have been doing some research but can't distinguish exactly what is going on with my plants. I know it is either powdery mildew or mites. So if anyone has a way to determine the difference for sure then any information would be very helpful. Thank you and happy growing!

 

[PoodleBud]

Powdery mildew looks like it sounds - a powdery coating on your leaves. Mites look like very tiny red creatures that create webs. Look at your plant with a magnifier - if they're mites, you'll see them.

 

[$bkbbudz$]

I have been doing some research but can't distinguish exactly what is going on with my plants. I know it is either powdery mildew or mites. So if anyone has a way to determine the difference for sure then any information would be very helpful. Thank you and happy growing!

 

[MeJuana]

Powdery mildew looks like you were cutting drywall in your grow room but the gypsum dust only settled on your leafs. It is powder that is alive. Spider mites look like little crabs to me (under a 40x loupe)

 

[MeJuana]

Here's a loupe for under 3 bucks shipped.
http://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Jewelers-Loupe-40x-25mm-Lighting/dp/B007GJJRZC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1461799793&sr=8-3&keywords=40x+jewelers+loupe

 

[MMJ Mademoiselle]

Powdery mildew looks like it sounds - a powdery coating on your leaves. Mites look like very tiny red creatures that create webs. Look at your plant with a magnifier - if they're mites, you'll see them.

Okay cool, thank you so much!

 

[MMJ Mademoiselle]

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Here's a loupe for under 3 bucks shipped.
http://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Jewelers-Loupe-40x-25mm-Lighting/dp/B007GJJRZC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1461799793&sr=8-3&keywords=40x+jewelers+loupe

Awesome, thank you!

 

[MMJ Mademoiselle]

Powdery mildew looks like you were cutting drywall in your grow room but the gypsum dust only settled on your leafs. It is powder that is alive. Spider mites look like little crabs to me (under a 40x loupe)

Gotcha, that makes sense haha. Thank you

 

[horribleherk]

Mites put small pinholes in leaves at first then webs start usually on developing buds & by the time you got webs they're in high gear you can often see them scurrying around powdery mildew is just that white powder residue a pic would help

 

[ganga gurl420]

I have been doing some research but can't distinguish exactly what is going on with my plants. I know it is either powdery mildew or mites. So if anyone has a way to determine the difference for sure then any information would be very helpful. Thank you and happy growing!

Turn your effected leaf upside down...if you look close and see tiny dots ...its mites.

 

[MMJ Mademoiselle]

Turn your effected leaf upside down...if you look close and see tiny dots ...its mites.

Gotcha, thanks that makes sense

 

[MMJ Mademoiselle]

Turn your effected leaf upside down...if you look close and see tiny dots ...its mites.

Cool I will do that! Thanks girl! This is super random, I barely run into other girls on this site--but what state are you located in?? I have some info. you might be interested Happy growing!

 

[ganga gurl420]

Cool I will do that! Thanks girl! This is super random, I barely run into other girls on this site--but what state are you located in?? I have some info. you might be interested Happy growing!

Thanks..I live in the great lakes region
Yes nice to see other women here!