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waterproof808
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Flower is tough because everything that is safe-ish to use needs to make contact with the mites to work, and flowers give them plenty of places to hide. There are biological products like venerate approved for cannabis use. You can also consider predatory mites, but I have no experience with those since they are illegal to ship to Hawaii. You can check https://www.arbico-organics.com/category/pest-solver-guide-russet-mite-control for some suggestions, they have a list of stuff safe for flower and they are a good resource in general for organic pest controls and they have different guides for specific pests.
waterproof808
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Forbid is only approved for ornamental plants. I wouldnt use it, personally.
sunsetdaydreamer
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Jeez you don't even know your pest identification son..
Herb & Suds
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Why don’t you read the whole exchange before trying to make yourself look cool kid
Finally a troll of my own
sunsetdaydreamer
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You tried to say it was a springtail.. Hilarious.
Herb & Suds
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I think were done here
mikeyboy2121
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Forbid doesn't work well on russets.
What you want is wettable sulfur. Dips preferable over sprays. It's by far the most effective weapon available against them. Kills everything. Mix the recommended amount into a cup of water, stir a few times and let the solid contents settle, then pour the liquid portion into a larger container of water. Add drop of dish soap. Less messy this way and sprayable as well. Must use immediately. Not effective next day.
Unfortunately, you're kinda fucked for plants in flower. If your garden is perpetual they can be a nightmare to eradicate without shutting down completely. They spread really fast via any foliage that is touching. You can maybe get away with spraying up until 2-3 weeks into your cycle but sulfur can really make your weed taste like shit so you don't want to spray budding plants.
The good news is that unless you're completely infested to the point you're seeing obvious damage to the plants, you can still harvest nice flowers that smoke well.
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F_Dupp
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I am running perpetual, but I have decided not to take anymore clones and shut 'er down. Thanks, Tomistein!
I'm gonna go into the clone business now. I just need 350 positive reviews on Strainly. None of which mention fungus gnats, PM, or russet mites.
Who wants to buy some clones? All of my strains finish in 6 weeks.
I'm gonna go into the clone business now. I just need 350 positive reviews on Strainly. None of which mention fungus gnats, PM, or russet mites.
Who wants to buy some clones? All of my strains finish in 6 weeks.
Lizard0420
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Sir I will buy them all…
Auntie Janes Nursery
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It is one thing to be a consumer to be unsatisfied etc..... but there is a lot of bitterness it seems. Like we get your first review and it is helpful but keep it helpful though. No need to get spiteful.
There really shouldn't be as much fear and lack of control in bringing in clones. All you need is a small quarantined area to give them a couple of weeks. Can run testing and take preventative measures in the mean time to prevent spread of viroids. HPLvD doesn't jump from plant to plant or produce spores. Keep plants from touching and keep your hands off the plants for the most parts till you test them and you will be fine. For someone to have one bad experience and give up on the opportunity of already established genetics is a little short sighted. As a grower of over 15 years I can tell you I have failed more times than I cared to count but I kept learning and improving.
And honestly to make a quarantine box, just get a tote that is tall enough. Throw in a flouro and pop some vent holes. Can keep it in a closet or wherever. KISS for the win
There really shouldn't be as much fear and lack of control in bringing in clones. All you need is a small quarantined area to give them a couple of weeks. Can run testing and take preventative measures in the mean time to prevent spread of viroids. HPLvD doesn't jump from plant to plant or produce spores. Keep plants from touching and keep your hands off the plants for the most parts till you test them and you will be fine. For someone to have one bad experience and give up on the opportunity of already established genetics is a little short sighted. As a grower of over 15 years I can tell you I have failed more times than I cared to count but I kept learning and improving.
And honestly to make a quarantine box, just get a tote that is tall enough. Throw in a flouro and pop some vent holes. Can keep it in a closet or wherever. KISS for the win
Tangerine_
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Those dont look dudded to me at all.
Trichome production is nonexitent with this viroid. Normally you'd see very loose buds that just crumble apart with very little effort.
The pistils dying back early is something normally observed with tarsonemid mites. Have you checked for russets/cyclamen/broads?
Honestly, they look as though they've had some enviormental changes rather pests or pathogens. Have you changed your lighting recently?
And I have no dog in this fight. Never bought anything from Tomstien. In fact, I've only ever completed on transaction on Strainly, but those are some serious accusations with very little in the way of evidence.
Do you plan on having your cuts tested at least?
Edit: Guess I should've kept reading. So have you positively identified the russets?
Edit again - yeah, I definitely should've kept reading. Holy shit, lol
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Tangerine_
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Sulfur dunks along whatever other pest/pathogen tx should be done on ALL cuts, regardless of source. Then quarantine until you've either tested or you personally feel comfortable that your cuts are safe. Seems not everyone want to go the testing route but know if you skip this step, you're taking a big gamble. Its the biggest reason I've stopped taking in clones for now.
Also, the reason I'm popping in is to give y'all a heads up on a couple listings I came across while having my morning coffee.
There's a fairly new seller on Strainly right now with a garden FULL of obvious duds. (well, I'm sure there's more than one slingng duds and bugs but these are incredibly obvious) If you're looking for OGs, look very closely at the pics the seller has up. OGs tend to grow viney, but not like that.
Also, the reason I'm popping in is to give y'all a heads up on a couple listings I came across while having my morning coffee.
There's a fairly new seller on Strainly right now with a garden FULL of obvious duds. (well, I'm sure there's more than one slingng duds and bugs but these are incredibly obvious) If you're looking for OGs, look very closely at the pics the seller has up. OGs tend to grow viney, but not like that.
Herb & Suds
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This should have been your first post on your issues
I agree it is a seedy business I wouldn’t condemn the entire site just because someone has figured out how to game the system
Tangerine_
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We're all responsible for what enters our gardens....even more so if this is your livelyhood.
xtsho
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I wouldn't be too concerned about that virus being pumped by outfits charging thousands of dollars to supposedly eradicate it for you.
And you're correct about Strainly. I wouldn't bother with anything going on over there.
Midwestsmoker419
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I have had transactions with 5 different vendors on strainly. Only once did i not get what i paid for so dont say the whole site is jacked because it is not.
Herb & Suds
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see that’s the thing
I like Auntie Jane and had a great experience dealing with them
But… I still quarantined everything for a month before bringing it into my grow
Just a good general practice even if your boy gives you cuts