here's some advice that worked for me, i swear by the no-pest strips


Quote Originally Posted by Opie Yutts
Well if you've read the threads much you should know what to do, but I guess I'll say it once again.

No pest strip
insecticide bombs
Avid
Spider mite destroyers (beneficial insect)

The first on the list is the easiest, and works like a charm 9 times out of 10. If it doesn't work, you are not using enough or you didn't turn down your ventilation for a couple days, or your particular mite has developed a resistance to Dichlorvos.

The last on the list is extremely expensive, but you can use it right up until harvest. I would at least double the recommended dosage if you want it to be sure to work. Triple if you have a bad infestation, which doesn't take long if you don't keep it in check.

Anything other than what's on the list will not get rid of the mites, but some things like neem oil are used to help with control.

NOTE: Kill them quick. They spread fast.
justanotherbozo Reviewed by justanotherbozo on . Somebody help Spider mite issues have gone out of hand...been battling organiclly but seems to be to no avail...I have one group that is 1-2 weeks away; another group that has 3-4 weeks; and another that has 4-5weeks left before harvest...and an infestation has exploded...what can be done to save me? I have already removed 1 that was covered and smothered... I have used a neem/insecticide spray regularly..I also have used a mix of 90% alcohol and water misted on them to aid in killing some( which does work Rating: 5