Wizzlebiz
Well-Known Member
You do realize when you add predator mites you now have predator mites in your buds right?Yeah, I'm 2-2 on my first two grows in terms of getting them. I'm wondering if they somehow survived a cleaning and a month with no plant matter, or if they're getting into there on one of us. I definitely need to be better about being clean before going in. Unfortunately, it's in a room that my wife uses, so there are a lot of opportunities for them to get in. It is also a small grow closet and I believe it limits my effectiveness at spraying/checking every leaf.
I bought predator mites last time it happened, but they were expensive and there were too many. I'm waiting to hear back from a company that sells them in 500 packs. I think I'm going to get them every grow moving forward.
Yea they are still better than spidermites but I personally don't want to smoke any bugs at all.
Try ladybugs. Bigger, easier to spot and when the food is gone they will show signs of being ready to be released.