Epsom Salt

[rockcopper]

I ran on to a receipe for mite control that involved using epsom salt, I know it is good for Magnesium def, but bugs? Anyone heard of this? If you are using epsom salt, how much do you add to your water for a folar spray?

I have one strain that is in need of a mag boost, and always looking for anything to control the dreded borg!:smokin:

rockcopper Reviewed by rockcopper on 06-17-2007. Epsom Salt I ran on to a receipe for mite control that involved using epsom salt, I know it is good for Magnesium def, but bugs? Anyone heard of this? If you are using epsom salt, how much do you add to your water for a folar spray? I have one strain that is in need of a mag boost, and always looking for anything to control the dreded borg!:smokin: Rating: 5

[Bodhi]

the bible says use a 2% solution for foliar feeding, which is 2 tsp(10 ml) per 2 cups(about 500 ml)

[stinkyattic]

I would not use Epsom salts for mite control. That's my personal opinion- I have an almost irrational fear of overdosing on micros lol!!
Stick with the classics... neem, ladybugs, etc.

[Al B. Fuct]

I'm with everyone else- can't see how MgSO4 would do anything to mites- unless it functions as a laxative for mites, too. Imagine your mites shitting themselves to death.

[stinkyattic]

unless it functions as a laxative for mites, too. Imagine your mites shitting themselves to death.

That would be an appropriate death for the little shits. hahahaha that's too funny.

[rockcopper]

I would not mind them shitting themselves to death as long as it does not affect the taste. I found anouther old cure, buttermilk and wheat flour, anyone tried this mite killer? I am at war with these little bastards. I have sprayed and sprayed with various soap oil combos, some expensive ones too! Prevention is worth way more than a pound of cure in this case.

[Al B. Fuct]

Prevention is worth way more than a pound of cure in this case.

Man is that ever true. Gotta keep 'foreign' plants and soil out of a 'clean' op and and keep it from getting bugs by making sure your clothes/shoes etc are bug free... vacuum often along the path to the grow op, can help a bit.

I've used the 'Sorcerer' brand miticide before- and only have had to use it once. Good thing, too, as the maker advises using it only once a year to avoid mites building a resistance. Follow the instructions for food crops. If that brand isn't available in your area, look for something with the active ingredient 'abamectrin', which is also known by several other names in other parts of the planet.

[4x5]

I would not mind them shitting themselves to death as long as it does not affect the taste. I found anouther old cure, buttermilk and wheat flour, anyone tried this mite killer? I am at war with these little bastards. I have sprayed and sprayed with various soap oil combos, some expensive ones too! Prevention is worth way more than a pound of cure in this case.

may kill bugs, but will bring mold.