LED growing- An instructional grow log

[SprocketMan]

As stated earlier, I'm new here, but I'm also a grower wannabe. One question - I thought one of the benefits of indoor growth was the likely elimination of the insect factor. How would these insects even begin to bring their pesky little asses into, what has been, such a beautiful picture? Do you suppose there were larvae in the soil? Is there anything an indoor grower can do to prep the soil so that this doesn't become a familiar incident?

Thank ya

[SnSstealth]

As stated earlier, I'm new here, but I'm also a grower wannabe. One question - I thought one of the benefits of indoor growth was the likely elimination of the insect factor. How would these insects even begin to bring their pesky little asses into, what has been, such a beautiful picture? Do you suppose there were larvae in the soil? Is there anything an indoor grower can do to prep the soil so that this doesn't become a familiar incident?

Thank ya

hey sproketman,

elimination is hard to achieve, but yes you should be able to control them and ill be getting the bombs today. no, i doubt they were in the soil due to using Ocean forest indoor growing soils. also they probably would have shown much earlier. the room is "near" sealed but any thing that small is will find its way in. growing plants attract insects, such is life. ive seen in researching this there are pyrethrin powders...so maybe mixing in or dusting the top of the pots with it as it appears thats where they breed. (see stinky learn something new every day:thumbsup pyrethrin seems to control many different bugs too so i wouldnt see where it would hurt.

bugs?
uggg.
im not happy now.
unfair disadvantage during research.
Mother Nature will need to take a 15 yard penalty.

hope u get it resolved dude.

yo rock,

tell me about it:wtf: its three of the ten and two of those will most likely harvested late. ill be working hard at it today.

thanks all,
db:smokin:

[Gilfaethwy]

I thought one of the benefits of indoor growth was the likely elimination of the insect factor. How would these insects even begin to bring their pesky little asses into, what has been, such a beautiful picture?

Plenty of ways unfortunately.

Eggs can be brought in attached to clothes or shoes on a gardener in even the best sealed greenhouse.

The little buggers are sneaky.

SnSsteath, you have my best wishes! We're all rooting for the good health of the ladies!

[SnSstealth]

so... I tried to find some pyrethrin bombs but apparently they dont sell at the major stores or the hardware store. tried to find grow shops in the area and can only get nurseries. cant order online till friday but need it before then. any ideas?

they seem to be doing better, still not producing but better.

db:smokin:

[Opie Yutts]

Bombing should work, but you can also dip. I've found that spraying doesn't work because it's nearly impossible to cover all surface areas of the plants. Get a 5 gallon bucket and fill it with an insecticide solution of your choice, the stronger and more toxic the better. No tree huggin safe or natural crap, unless you just like wasting time and money. Hold the dirt in your pots with a towel or piece of Styrofoam, and turn the plants upside down and dunk them. Shake them gently to get all the air bubbles out, then put them back into your grow. Also thouroghly drench the soil, pots and all surfaces of the grow area. Normally you would need to pull your lights about 4 feet back until the plants dry, but I don't think you need to worry about it in your situation. I highly doubt that they will burn with LED lights that far away. Of course if you want to easily get rid of all pests, use a No Pest Strip by Spectracide. You and others probably don't think it will work, but you and others are wrong if that's the case. The strips work wonderfully, and of course are the easiest and cheapest solution possible. Just turn off your ventilation for one night, and in the morning, all pests will be dead. I promise, as long as you follow the instructions and double the recommended dose. As far as eggs or babies, leave the strips in there for a week and everything will be dead. Really. If you don't believe me, as many others have not, it only costs about $8 to try one. Wouldn't that be worth the gamble, even if you bought 2?

[SnSstealth]

opie,

I was trying to find strips at the same time but all i saw was the hanging ones, and as they arent flying, i wasnt sure. i didnt have a brand name before but I will definitely go back and try to find them.

and opie ill trust whatever you say about growing...well, except maybe lighting issues...:lol5: j/k

thanks again, gotta run to the store before work
db:smokin:

[SnSstealth]

I didnt get exactly those opie. but they are 2 large 4"x8" glue traps hor mice. i put a couple of strips of yellow and red elec. tape. i saw some glu strips on-line last night and they had them in those colors so i figure it cant hurt. placed one at pot-line of the attacked plants and one next to the wall.

gotta run
db

[SnSstealth]

in orlando for a few days....doughboys got it under control for a few days it seems...if the bugs dont leave....its all on you DB!!!!!.....lol j/k pic updates on thurs...
:smokebong:
whiskeytango

[veggii]

quick!! somebody hurry!! send some Pyrethrum foggers to him
before them ganja eating basterds eat it all!!
maybe you can get it some in orlando:thumbsup:

[d4twamp]

sup stealth crew,
the ladies r lookin nice.... I'll give you 2 the, GOD DAMN look at that resin production before half way in flower. hope you get that bug situtation under control...we all deal with it some time or another in or out. Just keep up the good work. it sure is work isn't it.

D:S5: