Need a second opinion, spider mites???

[hiloboi]

my plants have recently got some small white spots, some i think are just lack of iron in the soil, but others look like damage from mites. what do you think

hiloboi Reviewed by hiloboi on 12-13-2009. Need a second opinion, spider mites??? my plants have recently got some small white spots, some i think are just lack of iron in the soil, but others look like damage from mites. what do you think Rating: 5

[spacemyface]

Kinda looks like it. When ever i get them it kinda looks like someone was spraying ceilings nearby and got a little overspray on them. Damn buggers!

[the image reaper]

look on the undersides of the leaves with a strong magnifying glass for the little bastards ... and, hang up a Hot Shot No-Pest Strip, remove it the last week before harvest ... good luck (P.S. - Neem Oil is horrible crap, don't get talked into using that crud) ... :smokin:

[GetThisOrDie]

Ya I tried neem oil once... Didnt do a damn thing but take the ph of my soil so out of balance that my plant was twisted and turned every which way, some leaves even made it completely upside down... was able to save it with an emergency flush. Ended up having to get a chemical pesticide and sticky strips.

[hiloboi]

look on the undersides of the leaves with a strong magnifying glass for the little bastards ... and, hang up a Hot Shot No-Pest Strip, remove it the last week before harvest ... good luck (P.S. - Neem Oil is horrible crap, don't get talked into using that crud) ... :smokin:

i think i have the little bastards, i found some small webs...
does the Hot Shot No-Pest Strip work outside?

[senorx12562]

It has to be more concentrated than you can get it outside.

[LOC NAR on probation]

You can get pyrithrum spray in a encapsulated spray. Pyrithrum disappates quickly. So the encapsulated formula hangs on untill the critters walk on it and then it's like a land mine. Normal pyrithrum spray will work just make sure it's only pyrithrum and spray every 3 to 5 days.

If you get time release be carefull about harvest time I'm not sure how long it last. Could be bad for harvest.

[redtails]

You can get pyrithrum spray in a encapsulated spray. Pyrithrum disappates quickly. So the encapsulated formula hangs on untill the critters walk on it and then it's like a land mine. Normal pyrithrum spray will work just make sure it's only pyrithrum and spray every 3 to 5 days.

If you get time release be carefull about harvest time I'm not sure how long it last. Could be bad for harvest.

Use the kind safe for fruits and veggies, but do NOT spray it on a budding plant. While it's not particularly toxic to humans in the spray form, when it's smoked you're just asking for trouble!

[the image reaper]

'pyrethrins' are natural insecticides, made from the marigold flower, safe for fruits, vegetables, and pot ... if growing outdoors, you can plant marigolds around your plants, the stink drives off most bugs (and, me too ) ... :smokin:

[Dutch Pimp]

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