I've been growin for several years but only got mites becuz of clones i received from freinds.....If you ever get mites buy some HotShot no Pest strips and it will kill the little buggers....Mites can be brought in from clones or even come in on your clothes if you visit somebody elses grow room that has them.....Mites are nasty little critters.....be glad that you never got them...If you ever recieve clones from somebody make sure you treat them before introducing them to your garden....~ogr