Totally right! the clones taking in nutes from foliar applications will slow root development it's kind of a distraction. Plus it's not the best idea to clone an infested mother! I would treat with azamax systemically every 7-10 days and a foliar every 3-7days depending on the extent of infestation. good luck!Solve your mite problem then clone imo. spraying clones while rooting will slow things down overall I would think.