just a couple questions

[Big len]

I have the dreaded spider mites my plants are 4 wks. into flower they have been tied and buds are every where it is near impossible to spray them without getting spray on the buds, what to do ? also they are in hydro, I have a product called smc, and was going to use zanders method of spraying every three days for a couple of weeks to see if I can get rid of them.any advise would be very appperciated.
Thanks
Big Len:smokin:

Big len Reviewed by Big len on 12-22-2007. just a couple questions I have the dreaded spider mites my plants are 4 wks. into flower they have been tied and buds are every where it is near impossible to spray them without getting spray on the buds, what to do ? also they are in hydro, I have a product called smc, and was going to use zanders method of spraying every three days for a couple of weeks to see if I can get rid of them.any advise would be very appperciated. Thanks Big Len:smokin: Rating: 5

[Big len]

can anyone help I am lost on what to do my plants have buds everywhere, I need to know if I can safley spray.
Thanks.

[lethalrx]

I have heard that, if you can keep an air tight enough room
and use Co2, that if you can get the concentration of the Co2 high enough]
that the spider mites will just drop right off the leaves

you would need a tank, a regulator, and a hose into the room
i am just passing along what i heard,
i have no practical experience using Co2 to kill mites
however, it will work but only at pretty high concentration

sorry i can't help more
the cold has taken care of all my mite issues

[lethalrx]

introduce a predator

you can buy other bug species online
ship them overnight

look it up, forget the types of bugs to get
but anyway, you release them into the room
and just like the mites like to eat your plants
these predator bugs, tiny bugs, like mite size
they eat and prey on your mites, but not your plants

i have heard introducing a predator can help in your situation as well
make sure to research a bit more about where and what predator to buy
and make sure to ship overnight or they will die


or some people like triple threat,
look around or try here
Spider Mites On Roses
cannabis is similar to roses,
so pest control is similar as well - for the future - look into forbid
systemic - spray few time and thats it
this product is really supposed to kick ass - next time

anyway - one of the two ideas i gave might at least start you on the path

good luck

[rastaman79]

Ive just watched a mate ride an infestation of spidermite in similar circumstances,all he could do was spray the LEAVES as often as he thought safe and remove the heavier infested leaves,now when I say infested I mean covered in mite! and when we harvested 2 weeks ago the mite was still present but no webbing on the buds.Its gonna be tough as these little uckers live part of their life cycle in the soil/rockwool.Just remember to have a real good scrub up before starting again.peace,RM.

[HateHeaven]

can you get ladybugs? or a praying mantis?

[Big len]

Thanks for input, I thought about the lady bugs but I here they will multiplydo not need them everywhere, so far I have completetly cleaned room washed it down with bleach and water, sprayed a spider killer spray around whole room I used a product called smc for spider mites also I purchased a prouduct called veggie pharm which contains garlic, soap and peppermint oil, also i just order,d neem oil and doktor doom fogger which comes in three size cans for room size, so far when I check a leaf with micro scope the mites look frozen in time no movement any egg piles look like a stack of diamonds.
Thanks
Big Len

[stinkyattic]

It's true what racerx says about the CO2- it CAN be done, but you really need to know what you are doing.

Add a bit more breeze and keep your daytime temperatures low, down about 70 degrees. Mites LOVE very hot still dry conditions.

Ladybugs are wonderful.

Pyrethrin bombs combined with lower temps will really do a good job. Set off one bomb and keep temps low to make the mites reproduce MUCH slower. Then a few days later set off a second bomb. You should be much much better, and good to finish up the harvest. Hang no-pest strips to prevent re-infestation, and continue to use them in the future.

[Big len]

Thanks Stinky I just added another fan I have them babys rockin and rollin, I read somewhere they don,t like the wind also I put some new no pest strips in room, waiting on my bug foggers.
Have a Very Merry Xmas You have been a lot of help.
Thanks All Happy Growin New Year
Big Len