Yeah! It's Bud Worm Season. Pics

[Bus Stop Rat Bag]

I also like the idea of using predatory insects like the mantis, I was very happy to see that little guy. I know it's probably unrealistic to think they're gone, but I learned how to look and find them last year and I can't find any. The plant that had them has started to show signs of fade and also showing a bit of amber so maybe it can get across the finish line without becoming a colony. I'd like it to stay up another 7-10 days because it's supposed to be sunny and nice temps.

 

[radicaldank42]

Definitely do it man. And buy predators prior to the season. Plus do a few measures to help like a controlled burning of the area. Good idea is to use leafs in the spot use charcoal fluid and wet the outer area down heavily and have a few buckets on standby just in case and not on a windy day.

 

[injinji]

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I've only seen four or five worms all season. One like the skinny pale one pictured showed up after I got the plant in the barn today.

I am still ass deep in rot. We had five days without rain in August. So far we've already had six with no rain this month. I'm going to have to start using the gas lantern to get them to mid August before they flower. But that means they won't have time to get any size to them.

 

[Bus Stop Rat Bag]

Rediscovered my wee mantis buddy yesterday evening just a few feet away in the Durban Poison. I can only assume he moved off the Tahoe when he could no longer find a meal.

 

[radicaldank42]

im looking into this earth and grow shit i was talking to a person about electro culture adn they brought up earth&grow. and the method has been blowing up recently!! id definitely look a read into it.

 

[radicaldank42]

thath and ive been reading alot about how it increass yields by like 48-68 percent compared to those that arent. i was looking into when it was first a thing but now im definitely gonna try it.

 

[Sir Napsalot]

I sprayed BT on my one lonely plant today

 

[Derbud420]

We had no idea what was in the brick weed back in the day. I'm sure there were bugs, molds, and who knows...smoked it all from gold to redbud. And still here to tell about it. I doubt if they even sepurated males out

 

[Bus Stop Rat Bag]

We had no idea what was in the brick weed back in the day. I'm sure there were bugs, molds, and who knows...smoked it all from gold to redbud. And still here to tell about it. I doubt if they even sepurated males out

Roger that. Used to find eggs and bits of bugs or worms while cleaning seeds for sure. And thought nothing of it.

 

[alaskanboy]

I am using spinosad and here is a link to a write up on it . https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/newsletters/hortupdate/hortupdate_archives/2004/mar04/Spinosad.html
this stuff works !my error was not starting it soon enough. I also read on here somewhere a guy contacted Monterey garden and asked about using it on marijauna during flower and was told it will wash right off. did not see any noticeable effect on pistils etc , just dead or dying catapillers

 

[Sir Napsalot]

I've found ~5 caterpillars during my morning inspection over the past 3 days or so- 3 were dead and 2 were alive
I sprayed BT at just shy of double-strength this morning
My BT is from last year and I'm wondering about it's potency

 

[radicaldank42]

I am using spinosad and here is a link to a write up on it . https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/newsletters/hortupdate/hortupdate_archives/2004/mar04/Spinosad.html
this stuff works !my error was not starting it soon enough. I also read on here somewhere a guy contacted Monterey garden and asked about using it on marijauna during flower and was told it will wash right off. did not see any noticeable effect on pistils etc , just dead or dying catapillers

try the pyrehrins! its the same thing but stronger.

 

[FishingwithDave]

I’m about to apply a third round of Doctor Zymes Eliminator to control White Flys and Thrips. (I also hung yellow and blue sticky cards.). Prior to using Eliminator, I was spraying BT every 7-10 days to control bud worms.

I’m likely gonna need to spray Eliminator weekly until everything is harvested. From what I’ve read, Eliminator is a contact killer that will kill eggs and larva. I’m thinking maybe Eliminator may also help to control bud worms by killing those eggs and larva too. Anybody have any experience using Eliminator and whether or not it will also eliminate bud worms with weekly spraying?

I would rather not have apply two different products, but will do so if that’s the best approach.

Appreciate the help!

Edit: I’ve reached out to Doctor Zymes asking them whether or not Eliminator plays well with BT. I’m waiting for them to call me back.

 

[radicaldank42]

I’m about to apply a third round of Doctor Zymes Eliminator to control White Flys and Thrips. (I also hung yellow and blue sticky cards.). Prior to using Eliminator, I was spraying BT every 7-10 days to control bud worms.

I’m likely gonna need to spray Eliminator weekly until everything is harvested. From what I’ve read, Eliminator is a contact killer that will kill eggs and larva. I’m thinking maybe Eliminator may also help to control bud worms by killing those eggs and larva too. Anybody have any experience using Eliminator and whether or not it will also eliminate bud worms with weekly spraying?

I would rather not have apply two different products, but will do so if that’s the best approach.

Appreciate the help!

Edit: I’ve reached out to Doctor Zymes asking them whether or not Eliminator plays well with BT. I’m waiting for them to call me back.

you should actually be using at least 2-3 different products for anything. being because whatever youre using it for gains a resistance to what youre using.

 

[FishingwithDave]

you should actually be using at least 2-3 different products for anything. being because whatever youre using it for gains a resistance to what youre using.

Good to know! I was spraying Neem Oil during veg and then BT after they started flowering. Once I became aware of the Thrip and White Fly infestations, I added Eliminator to the arsenal.

 

[radicaldank42]

and you shouldnt be using neem il during flower its bad for you. it should be used during veg.

 

[Sir Napsalot]

Well so far I've found ~8 caterpillars, most of which were dead but 2-3 were still alive. I've also found at least a dozen small sites exhibiting "browning" which I pulled out with my zircon-encrusted tweezers and treated with peroxide to good effect
BT takes 2-3 days to kill caterpillars during which time they're free to fuck shit up

 

[radicaldank42]

Anyone been reading on spinosad being illegal to use for weed cultivation?? Cause of it being mildly toxic.

 

[FishingwithDave]

Well so far I've found ~8 caterpillars, most of which were dead but 2-3 were still alive. I've also found at least a dozen small sites exhibiting "browning" which I pulled out with my zircon-encrusted tweezers and treated with peroxide to good effect
BT takes 2-3 days to kill caterpillars during which time they're free to fuck shit up

I’m finding those little bastards everywhere the last few days, mostly on my herbs, but a few on buds too. Pulled up two mint plants and they were loaded with caterpillars!

Tell me more about how your using peroxide on those small brown spots.

 

[radicaldank42]

I’m finding those little bastards everywhere the last few days, mostly on my herbs, but a few on buds too. Pulled up two mint plants and they were loaded with caterpillars!

Tell me more about how your using peroxide on those small brown spots.

you simply use concentrated in water or use store bought in a spray bottle. and just spray the affected areas.