ive got spider mites

phoxhunter

Active Member
not personally now like . . .a friend of mine took a look at a flowering female in my wardrobe... bout 6 weeks in.... told me these things are nasty....i dont want to have to cull the whole lot, i have 12 seedlings/clones on the shelf overhead aswell...is it safe to put insectiside on all the plants im about to smoke??what to do?
 

Nemsist221

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omg do not put insecticide in your plant it could kill ur plant, and possibly kill you if u smoke it!!

use neem oil fast and get to work spider mites are nasty
 

Sublime757

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it wont kill you but it might make you sick if you use a harsh pesticide. the worst part is itll taste like shit. they make fogger bombs that will wipe out all bugs in the room. but idk if thats cool to use this close to harvest
 

calibob

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Look for little webs up in the buds and insect movement (very small dots under the fan leaves). Don't spray your buds with anything but water and even that will probably lead to mold if you don't keep a fan going. Neem will probably work but it taste like shit. Insecticide will hurt you because you smoke pot unlike vegtables which are usually eaten.
 

MacGuyver4.2.0

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Lot's of folks have been hit by the BORG of insects, Spidermites and feel your pain. Surrender IS NOT an option. Fight the lil beaties to the very end. Lots of good tips in this thread and my personal method has worked for me.

Spider Mite Control

Here's what I have used with good results!
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Spider mites SUCK! If you have them on one plant chances are they are on all of them. So very small and difficult to see unless you use a loupe or magnifier(at least for me anyways). I had one harvest *almost* get ruined by the critters and then I fought back with technology...and won! I did not want to use any chemicals on my ladies so close to harvest, and ended up using...STEAM!:fire:

Bought a Rowenta steamer from Bed Bath &Way Beyond and it worked like a charm! Best way is to do this somewhat *safely* is to water your plants, wait an hour and then hit the plants EVERYWHERE with the steam. You cannot concentrate the steam in any one area for too long or you'll cook the poor plant!:leaf: The neat thing about this is the temperature. The mites simply crumble and die as soon as the hot steam hits them! Again you HAVE to be careful or you'll cause more harm than good, but if you pay attention to what your doing, you can do this! After you have hit all areas thoroughly, let your ladies rest for 1-2 days then hit em again. The live mites die easily but the eggs may still hatch (nasty things). If you cannot control the mites after 3 steam treatments, you should abandon ship and chop em down, sorry.:sad: Good luck and let us know how you faired in this time of crisis. :wink:
 

cherrykush

Member
yeah thats bull****. dont listen to him theres plenty of options you can do close to harvest. i used Eienstein oil (NEEM OIL) but a good brand. i paid 19.95 at my local hydro shop. mix about 2 teaspoons in a quart of warm water and a couple drops of dish detergent. shake it up and spray your tops, main colas, fan leaves, under the fan leaves, and along your main stem. a couple of hours before your lights turn on for morning. do it as the fans are on. that way it can evaporate fast before your lights turn on and you dont fry your girls.

i've seen progress after a day of use.

dont waste your money on cheap oils.

this stuff is the best!!!!
 

JJ Cam

Member
Got a mite problem? Want blissful revenge on those fuckers for messin with your grow?

Try my "all natural" miticide recipe called "Habanero Hellfire." Those SOB's will regret messing with your grow after being drenched with this burning concoction. They will scream, pop, and die in agony and it does not affect your plants.

1/2 pound of habanero
6 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of powdered cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon of italian seasoning
2 tablespoons of liquid soap (i.e. dishwasher liquid is cool)

boil 2 liters of water with the cinnamon, cloves, and italian seasoning.

while the water is boiling, in a blender blend the habaneros and garlic with 2 cups of water. Blend to a liquid smooth consistency. then pour into the boiling water.

Boil for about 10 minutes while mixing occasionally, then add the liquid detergent.

let it cool down to room temperature, then strain VERY WELL (if not strained very well, habanero bits will clog in your sprayer and ruin it).

Spray your plants until they are drenched from top to bottom. Let the liquid evaporate by itself (do not place plants in direct light while wet).

After an hour, spray your plants with clean water while slowly and carefully rubbing off the habanero with your fingers. Tiny habanero bits will probably remain after cleaning, but that's ok. The spray DOES NOT affect the plants. After two days, spray down with water again. Your plants will smell like habanero for weeks. DO NOT SPRAY ON BUDS UNLESS YOU LIKE SPICY BUDS.

Repeat the process in 1 week to ensure all those bastards are completely dead. Most likely only one application will eliminate those bastards, but try two or three times depending on the gravity of the infestation. You will not be disappointed.

PRECAUTION: WEAR GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A MASK. I Learned the hard way. Constant exposure of spray made me light headed with some dizzyness, so I don't know how it might effect people who are sensitive to strong peppers. You do not want this in your eye, lips or mouth. Possible blindness will occur if sprayed in eyes. You will have to wash your hands constantly for several days to remove the smell and spice from hands if gloves are not worn. By all means, go slow and steady and be cautious. Peace.

This works well in your garden too, spray on your vegetables to prevent bugs, rodents, and even squirrels from eating your stuff, although spray lightly every week and only wash before eating. Ant Problem? This stuff kills them in 10 seconds or less, but drench them well
 

daisy2687

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HOT SHOT NO-PEST STRIPS.

Kills them in a few days... All.. Dead. And if you're worried about the chemicals involved I've done my research. It's safe. They use it on lettuce and other leafy plants. Here's a post I made.

I found a good thread on a different website discussing the toxicity etc of Dichlorvos.

You can find it here. https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=122627. Read through it and make a decision for yourself.

I've decided it is safe to use for various reasons, the main points being: It has a half life of 2 days meaning 50% is gone in 2 days, 75% in 4 days etc etc. Safe to use 2 weeks before harvest imo. And even then, it is released as a gas and does not precipitate or accumulate. The USDA has shown that there is no evidence of accumulation in plants, fish, or animals. Also, they have shown there are no noticeable health effects after 2 years of low dose exposure (and we're talking the spray version). Also, this stuff is used in more concentrated forms in warehouse and where food is involved, is monitored by the USDA and FDA. We eat the stuff every day as it is.

If used in flower it is suggested to cut ventilation during dark cycle and keep the strip in there. When lights and vents come on you can take it out and put in a zip lock bag for the next night. (The gas does nothing if the room is vented anyway)

I would even say it is safe to use up to harvest, but I have 4 weeks to harvest and only need to use it for a week so I definitely feel safe.
 

GoldenGloves

Active Member
Neem Oil, no contest.

I've used water/soap mixture
I've used water/alcohol mixture
I've used multiple pyrethrum bombs
I've used spider mite sprays

and nothing compares to Neem Oil, dont waste your time or money on anything else, just my opinion.
 

ws23v21g

Member
I second the motion...HOT SHOT NO PEST STRIPS WORK! Had them real bad last year....3 days later no more stinkin mites.
 
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