Root aphids.

[Christine20]

Hello there,

I have a big problem and don t know how to deal with it. I have root aphids. I am using a hydroponics drip system growing in pebbles. I saw some white dots in the reservoir. At the beginning I thought it s just dust but then I saw the small beasts crawling around.

The infestation is at the beginning and I don t know how to deal with it. I already soaked the girls like 10 min each in a organic insecticide baste on 40% neem. A lot of them have died but after 10 days they are back.

Thank you. Much appreciated !

 

[colocowboy]

You need to reapply about every 3rd day for a while. I would also recommend root cleaner and mosquito dunks in rotation. After you haven’t seen any signs of them for a couple weeks you can back off the rotation but I would continue a weekly ipm to assure they don’t come back and can never get a foothold.

 

[Christine20]

You need to reapply about every 3rd day for a while. I would also recommend root cleaner and mosquito dunks in rotation. After you haven’t seen any signs of them for a couple weeks you can back off the rotation but I would continue a weekly ipm to assure they don’t come back and can never get a foothold.

Thank you.

 

[colocowboy]

Botanigard 22 wp is another very strong organic bacterial pesticide that you can treat with beneficial nematodes as a synergistic approach also, the bacteria is carried by the nematodes for a 1-2 punch. Also very effective to knock down an infestation.
You’re welcome! Good luck!

 

[jondamon]

Hello there,

I have a big problem and don t know how to deal with it. I have root aphids. I am using a hydroponics drip system growing in pebbles. I saw some white dots in the reservoir. At the beginning I thought it s just dust but then I saw the small beasts crawling around.

The infestation is at the beginning and I don t know how to deal with it. I already soaked the girls like 10 min each in a organic insecticide baste on 40% neem. A lot of them have died but after 10 days they are back.

Thank you. Much appreciated !

You have to be certain you’re dealing with the correct pest.
Can you get any pictures of the critter?

 

[timmah1979]

Not my thread but I just happen to have a root aphid issue with pics from today. Plant looked over watered. It wasn’t and ph and ppm were all fine. Finally I pulled her out and put a scope in the roots. I’d heard of root aphids as well as broad mites (on leaves). Pretty sure these are the aphids.

 

[jondamon]

Not my thread but I just happen to have a root aphid issue with pics from today. Plant looked over watered. It wasn’t and ph and ppm were all fine. Finally I pulled her out and put a scope in the roots. I’d heard of root aphids as well as broad mites (on leaves). Pretty sure these are the aphids.

I think they are oribitad mites based on the tan coloured front section.