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I was under the impression that Bang was meant to seal mite damage and prevent moisture loss and leaf death, but wasn't a miticide.
Pyrethrin foggers are good stuff. Don't forget to fog at least twice, a few days apart, to catch mites that hatch after the first application.
Thanks for the discussion. I think I finally killed them off with the Provado Plus. Thank God.
Wow, Mites are a pretty tough struggle and they will destroy your crop in just days once a good batch of eggs hatch.
After studying up as one does when one encounters new problems, and using pyretherins, I do not approve of them, unless you're satisfied with a daily struggle to only reduce them. They become immune to them very quickly.
Heavy chemicals or predators is the only way to go.
This is from the companys web site for FYI.
Bang - Bang is a 100% organic plant barrier, which protects all of your plants against spider mite damage and most other plant damaging insects. Can be used indoors or out. Safe for hydroponically grown plants. Can be used up to 3 days before harvest - If you have had a problem you need to protect your plant from the after effects thus Bang.
Safer BioNEEM - A natural insecticide made from the seeds of the Indian neem tree, Safer BioNEEM is an effective insecticide that works on contact, yet is safe to use on produce until the day of harvest. It works to kill aphids, cabbage loopers, Japanese beetles, spider mites and many more. Solution is water-based, non-flammable, alcohol-free and is a great choice for gardeners looking for natural types of insect control. Mix 1 tsp. Neem Oil and 1/2 tsp liquid dish soap to 1 quart of water. Spray the solution on all leaf surfaces.
SM-90 - SM-90 is an organic based pest inhibitor, which discourages pest infection, fungus and root rot. SM-90 is prepared from natural plant oils. The organic composition of SM-90 results in it's ability to be bio degradable and is also non toxic to humans, animals and plants. It can be applied as a foliar spray or directly into reservoirs.
SMC - Controlling Spider Mites is an essential part of successful plant cultivation. It is especially important indoors or in greenhouses where conditions for spider mites are very favorable. SMC is blended from pure plant extracts. No toxic chemicals. Can be used up to the day of harvest. Mix 5 tsp with 1 quart of water. Makes 1 gallon of spray.
Does that hely anyone understand better what I said?
Boy this copy paste is easy....lol
I fogged with Pyrethrin on the 21st and am planning a reapplication on the 26th. I have enough to keep this up for a while, but is there a point at which I should stop using the Pyrethrin in the flowering room? I think this bunch has about a month left, maybe a month and a week.
I have gone apeshit with the chemicals as I don't want this to be a permanent problem and it seems like things are in check. I bombed the veg cabinet at the same time too, even though it looks like I was able to treat the smaller veggin plants more effectively over the last month due to their small size.
What a bummer...