cheap fast way to get rid of bugs?

i just saw a buddy's plant yesterday and he has spider mites i can see webs on the leaves how can he get rid of them fast and cheap? thanks

Neem oil i think

johnny12r said:

i just saw a buddy's plant yesterday and he has spider mites i can see webs on the leaves how can he get rid of them fast and cheap? thanks

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When it comes to spider mites, don't think that a more "costly" fix isn't worth it. I've tried numerous natural remedies, none worked. Spraying a 1:1 mix of rubbing alcohol and water on the mites killed some, but they always came back. If you really want to get rid of them, go to your nearest grow shop OR search eBay for Floramite (to kill them - but only use in veg stage as very potent and will be retained by the plant for 21 days) THEN Azatrol to maintain after the initial kill off from the Floramite. Avid is another good one as well as AzaMax.

I know the initial expense sounds like a lot, however (for instance) the Floramite only takes 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water. Even a small $19.00 bottle will make 5 gallons of spray. That's a LOT depending on how many plants you have. It's worth it.

If your friend's plant is in flower, it's going to be tough going - but do something quick. They multiply rapidly and will kill his plant in short order...if the plant doesn't die, the bud won't be worth the trouble.

i use neem oil with dish soap soak the plant rub all visible eggs and mites off if leaf is badly infested just take it off and dispose, i had a modernt case of spidermites 2 days ago and i have not seen anysince use the sprey 1 to 2 times a day for 3-5 days works great for me

go to your hydro store. they have something for immediate use. Long term neem oil strike....

johnny12r said:

i just saw a buddy's plant yesterday and he has spider mites i can see webs on the leaves how can he get rid of them fast and cheap? thanks

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One of the reasons he has spider mites is his grow area is too dry. Increase the humidity and buy some REAL ladybugs and you shouldn't have the problem anymore after you kill them with a miticide or with the neem oil.

thanks i +rep'd everyone

Inkslinger118 said:

One of the reasons he has spider mites is his grow area is too dry. Increase the humidity and buy some REAL ladybugs and you shouldn't have the problem anymore after you kill them with a miticide or with the neem oil.

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Ladybugs? Is that the name of a product or do you mean the bug?

Don't Ladybugs eat leafs?

If not, will they work on all mites, thrips, & aphids, and where would you buy them?
(I just had thrips & it's very dry in this state so it's a good idea to take precautions against those 3 pests especially)

If your friends plant is in flower you might want to consider Mite X which you'll probably have to go to a nursery to find. It only cost me $9 for a 32oz ready to use spray bottle. It worked good on Thrips, but didn't kill their eggs, I just took those leaves off (only 1 plant was really infected, I caught them before they got established too good).

You can use that stuff up until the day of harvest (it's organic) and the horticulturist at my local nursery said she got rid of spider mites on this huge flowering bush they have in their parking lot with 1 application. You should still remove the eggs (& webs of course) from the plants after treatment.

spider mites like heat as well as dry.. if the temps are up, try to keep em below 85 or so..

ok yall here is the wonder cure for all mites,powder mildew and many other pests. works as a prevenative and kills but better yet it will folier feed your plants and keep them heaqlthy all the way threw flower only problem is it smells horible. its called organocide by organic labs find it at all home depot stores made of 5% sesame oil, 92% edible fish oil and 3% lecithin my plants r healthier than ever and i havnt had a single problem since i started using it. spray plants and surrounding area every other week right up till first week of flower WOW! man you will love it. i get more yield per plant cause leaves stay healthy right up to the end

also enviroment is key a sealed off room with propper temp and humidity will help. and oops maybe most of all lost of fans blowing those plants all over the place. just beat the crap out of them will make for strong stem and branches good luck man damn spider mites r the devel i have goose bumps just thinkin bout them

Go to Home Depot and pick up 1500 live ladybugs. They cost about $3.00 and release them in the grow room. Ladybugs eat other bugs that are smaller then them and will not mess with your plants.

Mr Bomb said:

Go to Home Depot and pick up 1500 live ladybugs. They cost about $3.00 and release them in the grow room. Ladybugs eat other bugs that are smaller then them and will not mess with your plants.

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Cool, I didn't even know you could buy them. How long will they live without a food supply (if no infestation already exists)?

+rep reggaerican i'll try this thanks

Mr Bomb said:

Go to Home Depot and pick up 1500 live ladybugs. They cost about $3.00 and release them in the grow room. Ladybugs eat other bugs that are smaller then them and will not mess with your plants.

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i dont think they sell lady bugs at homedepot lol. i do have spider mites and small white worm and i see some eggs. at first i thought the warm would turn into earthworm. guess im wrong.

DannyGreenEyes said:

Ladybugs? Is that the name of a product or do you mean the bug?

Don't Ladybugs eat leafs?

If not, will they work on all mites, thrips, & aphids, and where would you buy them?
(I just had thrips & it's very dry in this state so it's a good idea to take precautions against those 3 pests especially)

If your friends plant is in flower you might want to consider Mite X which you'll probably have to go to a nursery to find. It only cost me $9 for a 32oz ready to use spray bottle. It worked good on Thrips, but didn't kill their eggs, I just took those leaves off (only 1 plant was really infected, I caught them before they got established too good).

You can use that stuff up until the day of harvest (it's organic) and the horticulturist at my local nursery said she got rid of spider mites on this huge flowering bush they have in their parking lot with 1 application. You should still remove the eggs (& webs of course) from the plants after treatment.

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No ladybugs are carnivorous bugs they search out and eat mites and aphids. I also wanted to add that once you do get rid of the bugs take a clove of garlic peeled and put one in each one of the planters you are using. This will keep mites and aphids and pretty much all of the more dangerous bugs of the cannabis plant.

Inkslinger118 said:

No ladybugs are carnivorous bugs they search out and eat mites and aphids. I also wanted to add that once you do get rid of the bugs take a clove of garlic peeled and put one in each one of the planters you are using. This will keep mites and aphids and pretty much all of the more dangerous bugs of the cannabis plant.

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Thanks man, I did a lot of research on this and I'll be getting lady bugs as soon as I get some screening and block off my humidier and portable a/c intake, and anything else I can think of where I don't want them to get to. I can't think of a better preventative measure, plus if I'm gonna be recommending them to anyone with an infestation.

Just so you know what you started. lol http://www.my-grow.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=731

Thanks again +rep

DannyGreenEyes said:

Thanks man, I did a lot of research on this and I'll be getting lady bugs as soon as I get some screening and block off my humidier and portable a/c intake, and anything else I can think of where I don't want them to get to. I can't think of a better preventative measure, plus if I'm gonna be recommending them to anyone with an infestation.

Just so you know what you started. lol http://www.my-grow.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=731

Thanks again +rep

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Great topic though.