Can someone please confirm these as Russet Mites?

As if dealing with a Spider Mite issue for the first time in 15 years wasn't enough I seem to have found these fuckers pardon my language... At first when I found the damage configuration I was pretty sure they were Thrip larvae. But from my research it seems they may match the russet characteristics? Worm like mite with about 2-4 feetsies (feet) in the upper section? The weird thing is the don't seem to be spreading or multiplying very fast and I can not even find much damage where I find them often amongst the spider mites?

I dont believe those are russets but i could be wrong.. you have what looks like alot of eggs aswell.. i would get to spraying citric acid asap..

Edit: i dont get russet mites here where i live.. but after looking at some pics, it is possible thats what you have.. at first impression i was thinking they looked like thrip larva..

broad mite?

Well they do not currently seem pareticularly invasive 'yet' I am regularly spraying for Spider Mites which I would call under control. I am ordering Predators next week and in addition to the persimilus, I may throw a few californicus as well to eat those things? I actually can not find these worm-like mites on much more than this one plant...

They look like russets to me

Yes based on the pictures unforntunately. I am not sure how agressive they are but they really do not seem to be spreading very fast especially comapred to Two Spotted Spider Mite...

They kinda look like baby thrip larvae too, but wouldn't you see bigger ones?

I had them last year destroyed my whole crop fuck them things

Lizard0420 said:

I had them last year destroyed my whole crop fuck them things

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How did you treat them? What did you spray?

Doctor zymes is what I used but I'm pretty sure it is citric acids the same thing but you'll have to check on the ratios on that one good luck and it's a rough one

I am not a fan of Doctor Zymes it doesn't play well with any oil based treatments...

I first use Forbid 4F one time, and then 3 weeks later I rotate Avid once every 7 days for 3 weeks. Cant use in flowering, and has residual for up to 70 days. Can be bought on Ebay in small amounts. Its very expensive to buy large amounts.

How does it work what does it do? IS it systemic? 70 days is long enough that one would still need to Veg for another couple of weeks before flowering to make sure it was gone from testing?

Yes it is systemic. I would recommend vegging longer to make sure it goes at least 70 days after the last application. Forbid, Floramite, and Avid are the most potent killers of mites on the market. They just take a good while to get out of the plants system. Forbid is used to kill mites that have built up a resistance to other miticides. It is very potent, and I would use it first. I think it can kill mites for up to 46 days, and consider mites have a reproduction period of 3 weeks, so this stuff relly knocks the shit out of them. You may not even need the Avid after the Forbid, but to make more certain, its recommended to use the stated rotation.

Are you suggesting that Forbid will continue to prevent Mites from Breeding and living on Plants for over a Month after one application? Wow... i would use that stuff opnce in Early Veg just to break the cycle for FUN.... I hate chemicals though but I imagine you dont necessarily need to go crazy spraying like I do with the natural stuff from every possible angle from the bottom sides and top. Even better to do a dunk on Clones before transplant into my RDWC systems maybe even...

I dont like chemicals either. But I also dont like having mites, and not totally getting rid of them, and destroying the crop. Yes Forbid can kill all stages of mites, including eggs for up to 45 days. BUT, if you have a heavy infestation, you can use Forbid again in 14-21 days. And then treat with Avid every week for 3 weeks. But only apply Forbid 2x in a row if its a heavy infestation. And you do want to get the top, and underside of the leaves wet. But you dont have to spray until runoff. Just make sure the whole plant gets a good treatment.

Product Overview
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide offers a unique mode of action that works against mites that have developed resistance to other more common miticides. Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide will control mites and whiteflies on foliage plants, ornamental plants, and flowers around commercial buildings and residential buildings, and in recreational areas like golf courses and parks. Controls pests for up to 45 days.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is effective against all stages of insect development, but for an optimal outcome use this product at juvenile stages of development and prior to the development of a large population of pests. Spray Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide in a uniform manner covering the entire leaf structure. Avoid spraying to run off and use a spreader sticker if necessary.
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I noticed the label does not mention Russet Mites?

It will kill every about every type of mite.

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How long does Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide take to kill Russet mites?
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Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide will kill russet mites within minutes to hours of contact.

I'd trash my plants before I'd use Forbid 4F on anything I was going to smoke.