Mites in my soil

Dutchy018 · Mar 1, 2014

Cascadian said:
As another person already said there a lot of different mite species. I know the 2 most common pest spider mites are the two spotted and the red or "european". That predator mite in the pic is red but there is also a pest mite that is red too. I have never had predator mites so I can't speak from experience on them. Hopefully someone else will give you some better tips.

Yeah, I know some people don't want any bugs in the grow just so there won't be anything sticking to or dying in their buds.
The habanero water will kill the adults, some people claim it will kill the eggs but I don't believe it. A Neem drench would be a good idea too as well as adding another product like pyrethrin, azamax, spinosad, etc. Opinions vary on it so I would do a search and read several threads, check out the bugs subforum in plant problems too.

Good Luck

I just ordered some neem oil, going to try a soil drench when the first set of leaves come in which should be in a few days, I've read it kills off most infestations in a matter of weeks while leaving beneficial insects alone.. If there are still critters roaming about my soil after a few doses, I'm going to try the pepper juice method jointed pointed out.

Thanks for the replies everyone! Hopefully FoxFarms starts getting their shit together!! My suggestion to anyone reading this thread is to buy FFOF strait from the manufacturer, I've had luck with Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/FoxFarm-FX14053-12-Quart-Organic-Potting/dp/B001I49Q98

guyinmariposa · Mar 1, 2014

I had them from some bulk mushroom compost I got by the ton from the grower. It was full of those brown devils. A local hoophouse tomato grower told me it happens alot with compost that didnt get hot enough in production. He Told me to water with spectraside 1/2 oz to the gal. Got it from homedepot cheep. Works like a champ. Good around the yard for general insect controll also.------mike

Mites in my soil

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