ANYONE HERE USE PREDATORY MITES??

Greenthumbs256

Greenthumbs256

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OK as some of you know I've been fighting spider mites in what seems like ww3! I used neem and almost killed my girls! I have been using azamax every three days since! I've heard of some amazing chemicals but I don't want to put 10 different types of chems on my girls! I recently heard about predatory mites that's eat spider mites aphids and all other kinds of mites! I'm looking for any additional info on them and if anyone has any hands on experience with them and know if they work!

I'm pretty sure I have knocked down about half the population but while cleaning the room with bleach, I went to put the girls back in the room and found quite a bunch hiding between my fabric pots and the saucers they sit on! I did something probably stupid and whipped the saucers with very Lil pure azamax in hopes that they won't try to hide there! I need some serious help I don't want to kill everything and wait months to start back up but so far that seems the only sure way to be rid of the problem I don't want to just control them I want them gone! But I'll take what I can get!
 
SensiPuff

SensiPuff

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Fuck all the chemicals, and nonsense.
Hit them with the diabolical organic duo
Nematodes and predatory mites
I've bought mites in the past, and recycle my soil... hell the things still hatch out of my soil every run.
https://www.arbico-organics.com/product/2345/biocontrols?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqOyg--G22wIVyGSGCh1g7w2QEAQYASABEgJ2bfD_BwE
https://biologicco.com/product/scanmask-topdressing/
Don't know if nematodes are necessary for spidermites. I got those for fungus gnats. But stop using chemicals man you plan on consuming it dont nuke em too bad
 
Greenthumbs256

Greenthumbs256

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SensiPuff said:
Fuck all the chemicals, and nonsense.
Hit them with the diabolical organic duo
Nematodes and predatory mites
I've bought mites in the past, and recycle my soil... hell the things still hatch out of my soil every run.
https://www.arbico-organics.com/product/2345/biocontrols?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqOyg--G22wIVyGSGCh1g7w2QEAQYASABEgJ2bfD_BwE
https://biologicco.com/product/scanmask-topdressing/
Don't know if nematodes are necessary for spidermites. I got those for fungus gnats. But stop using chemicals man you plan on consuming it dont nuke em too bad
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You know what I fucking love you dude!

Lmfao I was looking a nematoads as well I bought them once at a local hydro shop out the fridge and watered them followed the instructions...... but never seen any difference have no clue what they have done!

Can you tell me what kinds of predatory mites you use? I plan to order something very soon the azamax is what I'm stuck with until I can get this under control!

And I 100% agree Ive always been 100% organic until this and I want to stay organic but I'm desperate to save this pheno that I have I'll show some pics!

Two pics one is the "pheno" flowering rn
And the other is on the the far right of the pic that I'm trying to save it was a mother kinda looking bad now but slowly getting better i think
 

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Greenthumbs256

Greenthumbs256

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SensiPuff said:
Fuck all the chemicals, and nonsense.
Hit them with the diabolical organic duo
Nematodes and predatory mites
I've bought mites in the past, and recycle my soil... hell the things still hatch out of my soil every run.
https://www.arbico-organics.com/product/2345/biocontrols?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqOyg--G22wIVyGSGCh1g7w2QEAQYASABEgJ2bfD_BwE
https://biologicco.com/product/scanmask-topdressing/
Don't know if nematodes are necessary for spidermites. I got those for fungus gnats. But stop using chemicals man you plan on consuming it dont nuke em too bad
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I'm checking ur link I'd like to talk to you about it! If you will?
 
Greenthumbs256

Greenthumbs256

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I just purchased a microscope that connects to my laptop! I Will have perfect (hopefully) pictures of the monsters infesting my garden within 10 days! I know that's a long time but I'm poor and shipping cost a lot! Lmfao
 
Greenthumbs256

Greenthumbs256

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SensiPuff said:
Fuck all the chemicals, and nonsense.
Hit them with the diabolical organic duo
Nematodes and predatory mites
I've bought mites in the past, and recycle my soil... hell the things still hatch out of my soil every run.
https://www.arbico-organics.com/product/2345/biocontrols?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqOyg--G22wIVyGSGCh1g7w2QEAQYASABEgJ2bfD_BwE
https://biologicco.com/product/scanmask-topdressing/
Don't know if nematodes are necessary for spidermites. I got those for fungus gnats. But stop using chemicals man you plan on consuming it dont nuke em too bad
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Man it only let's me order it for over nite the bugs are is 35 bucks plus 40 bucks shipping isn't there anyway cheaper to get the same bugs! What do do you think about the amazon link in posted above or should I stick that perticular bug?
 
SensiPuff

SensiPuff

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If you read reviews it's stated only 1 species inthe mix of 4 species actually attacks spider mites. If you have an infestation and you introduce 1/4 of thousand bugs (250 count)
You will never get a grip on an infestation. They can only eat so many spider mites per day. I stick to my guns and say go arbico organics. But ultimately it's your choice. Good luck friend
 
SensiPuff

SensiPuff

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Nematodes enter any type of larva in the soil, breaking the life cycle of gnats and other soil egg layers.
I bought a different type of mite meant for thrips and flies. Thrips will fucking destroy an indoor grow once they get a foothold and no predators.
Arbico organics has about 10 different types of mites specializing in different prey.
Maybe there are cheaper sites out there. I just know this place can be trusted for sending out healthy live mites and exactly what you order
 
Miyagismokes

Miyagismokes

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Predator mites are a preventative, not a cure.
They might be able to clear an infestation if you completely overload the ecosystem with predators, but that's EXPENSIVE.
 
SchmoeJoe

SchmoeJoe

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Greenthumbs256 said:
OK as some of you know I've been fighting spider mites in what seems like ww3! I used neem and almost killed my girls! I have been using azamax every three days since! I've heard of some amazing chemicals but I don't want to put 10 different types of chems on my girls! I recently heard about predatory mites that's eat spider mites aphids and all other kinds of mites! I'm looking for any additional info on them and if anyone has any hands on experience with them and know if they work!

I'm pretty sure I have knocked down about half the population but while cleaning the room with bleach, I went to put the girls back in the room and found quite a bunch hiding between my fabric pots and the saucers they sit on! I did something probably stupid and whipped the saucers with very Lil pure azamax in hopes that they won't try to hide there! I need some serious help I don't want to kill everything and wait months to start back up but so far that seems the only sure way to be rid of the problem I don't want to just control them I want them gone! But I'll take what I can get!
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I never had a problem fully getting rid of them using Azamax. Just follow the directions and do a thorough cleaning of all of the surfaces and nooks and crannies. Since it sounds like you've already done that just focus on a proper spray schedule, be sure not to miss a single bit of plant tissues, and pH your solution if you're using it at higher concentrations. It recommends a particular pH but I've found it's really not necessary at the lower ratios. Might just be because my tap water is a bit above nuetral to start though.
 
SchmoeJoe

SchmoeJoe

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As for predatory mites I know they work. The thing is that they'll only control a population and because of their size they're really likely to get stuck on any sticky surfaces, like your buds, and die. If you really want to use predator bugs spider mite destroyers are the way to go. They're basically black ladybugs but about 20-30% the size and feed heavily on spider mites.
 
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Greenthumbs256

Greenthumbs256

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Can anyone tell me the shelf life of predotary mites? Also I guess I store them in the fridge? And last question the directions say 2-4 mites per leaf how in the hell am I supposed to count out microscopic mites??? Or is there some kinda scoop or something!
 
neved

neved

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Hib
Check out instagram accounts
You can follow and see many providers (even organic) I recommend one of them but couldn’t find it because of many ....
Will back asas
 
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