bug help

[archy420]

i have little nats type of bugs they fly and there are quite a bit aorund some of the plants

how do i kill em w/out harming the plants
do i just repot them into new soil
but that might be bad because i have already transplannted them about 3 times so idk

any info would be appreciated

archy420 Reviewed by archy420 on 07-26-2008. bug help i have little nats type of bugs they fly and there are quite a bit aorund some of the plants how do i kill em w/out harming the plants do i just repot them into new soil but that might be bad because i have already transplannted them about 3 times so idk any info would be appreciated Rating: 5

[archy420]

the spray i bought is called fruit & vegetable insect killer
its garden safe

active ingredients
pyrethrin.....0.02%
piperonyl butoxide, technical...0.20%
other ingredients....99.78%

and made with botanical insecticides

would this be safe to spray on the plants and or soil?

[Ljudska]

pyrethrin spray is ok. be sure to go easy on it though as i hear some plants can be sensitive. you may also want to look into using neem oil for the purpose.

[TheMetal1]

Haven't had any personal experience... but some pretty knowledgeable peoples had comments about Pyrithrin sprays here:http://boards.cannabis.com/hydroponi...rin-spray.html
same here regarding the ingredient Piperonyl Butoxide:http://boards.cannabis.com/plant-pro...bug-bombs.html

I would suggest you read this:

Pest control:
You may encounter pests in your grow at some point, thrips and two-spotted mites being the most destructive, but prevention is simple. The oil of the Indian neem tree, has, among others, the property of being EXTREMELY distasteful to common garden pests. A spray made of one teaspoon Neem concentrate (Green Light brand is OMRI listed for organic farming) per quart spray bottle, with lukewarm water and a drop or 2 of dish soap, makes an effective (but smelly!) preventative spray. Trust me, use the neem. You don't want mites. They are pure evil. Mist lightly once or twice a week, never to the point of runoff, as overapplication CAN suffocate the plants. You will see that the neem has adhered when after a few applications your plants take on a more healthy, glossy appearance. Never apply neem after the 3rd week of flower, as it can leave distasteful residues on your buds. If pests DO appear, there are several options at the grow shop. I prefer bug bombs, set off 4 days apart, to kill pests. Pyrethrin sprays are also wonderful and very safe to use. Again, allow plenty of time before harvest when you are using chemicals on your plants. If you have an insect problem, do NOT flower until you are confident that it is under control.

I had very good results from Green Light Neem oil concentrate. Those little buggers haven't been back since. :jointsmile:

Hope that helped... Good Luck :thumbsup:

[SouthernGuerilla]

i have little nats type of bugs they fly and there are quite a bit aorund some of the plants

how do i kill em w/out harming the plants
do i just repot them into new soil
but that might be bad because i have already transplannted them about 3 times so idk

any info would be appreciated

are you growing inside or outside? do you notice any damage to your plants, like chewed(holes or brown spots) leaves or stems?

[archy420]

are you growing inside or outside? do you notice any damage to your plants, like chewed(holes or brown spots) leaves or stems?

we r growing indoors and iv just noticed these buggers a day ago and no i havnt seen any chewed holes yet or brown spots

[SouthernGuerilla]

maybe they're feeding, mating or something on/in your soil.

Neem oil!

[archy420]

ok thanks for the help

and where can i find neem oil (home depo, lowes, wal-mart)?

[TheMetal1]

Haha

I got mine at Lowe's. It's a pretty good deal when you realize how little you need for effective application. It's like 1tsp. per gallon (however, I have never needed a full gallon). It isn't recommended that you re-use an old mixture, so it is better to need to make MORE than to throw away leftovers. It's got a pretty pungent aroma, so put that cap back on quick :thumbsup: After application the smell isn't too bad. I used it at the first sign of jumping things setting up shop... and I haven't seen any since (after 2 applications).

Good luck :jointsmile:

P.S. I wasn't referring to you as "child." It's just a funny way to dish out advice. I imagine the voice saying that to sound like Mrs. Doubtfire or something.
Or Kenny from Half Baked... "Stop the Hate child... Wash your hands!"