Got a bad mite problem, please help!

We've had a horrible problem with mites this year. we've held them back using neme oil. rosemary oil, pyrethrum and spraying with water. depending on your local humidity ( we're in the high desert) misting with water will work. but watch out for mold! the oils all worked some but you have to be very careful not to burn the leaves and you will need to repeat the treatment. don't use the pyrethrum as it will kill all the bugs including the good ones and then oh boy. best thing is to not let them in. nest year we will not have any spider mites as we will be extra careful in the beginning. only 2 weeks left so it'll be ok but the plants would have been even better!!

I agree that Neem Oil is very effective to control spider mites, and some gnats.....but don not feed the plant with it. It will wind up on the leaves as pointed out above BUT it will also wind up in your buds and will not flush out like nutrients will and will have an adverse effect on the products finished taste.

I've used successfully a mixture of Neem Oil and "FOOD GRADE" Hydrogenperozide mixed with water to spray plants and grow medium.

Best tho is to maintain a sterile growing enviroment, and that includes sterilizing the grow medium, especially if using dirt (ugh) or any medium that does not come pre-sterilized or has been open and sitting around. Washing your hands and armrs, and not going into your grow area with the same shoes, clothes, etc you wear everywhere else, plus washing the floor, walls and any surfaces with bleach and water.

Remember cleanliness is next to godliness, and next to impossible for a dirt farmer. ;)