Man, I'm pretty bummed. Picked up some clones from a dispensary/collective 4-5 days ago and I'm just realizing that they're infested with what appears to be mites. I noticed white spots on the tops of a few of my clones/plants. I took a closer look and what do you know I see VERY tiny little white/clear moving specks on the bottom of the leaves. It's very hard to see them, but once I saw them moving I knew it was BAD NEWS!! Does this sound like spider mites?

I'll admit I haven't done my research yet because I didn't expect to get them right away! In fact I was really careful in trying to avoid them. I drove a long way to a place I thought would have clean, healthy clones. But apparently they didn't. I'm pretty sure the mites (or whatever they are) were on the clones when I got them. It's very cold here right now and snow is on the ground, so I doubt they came from anywhere else. Besides these clones are in my basement. Granted the basement has a lot of bugs, but I don't think it can support spider mites.

Anyway, should I call it quits with these clones and start over with new ones? I only transplanted them 5 days ago. How will I disinfect the grow room and equipment (pots) if I do have to start over? Can I still beat them at this stage? Is it worth trying to fight them?

I am fucking bummed out right now... I feel like I just contracted herpes or crabs or something.
lampost Reviewed by lampost on . Spider mites right away on first grow! So bummed.... Man, I'm pretty bummed. Picked up some clones from a dispensary/collective 4-5 days ago and I'm just realizing that they're infested with what appears to be mites. I noticed white spots on the tops of a few of my clones/plants. I took a closer look and what do you know I see VERY tiny little white/clear moving specks on the bottom of the leaves. It's very hard to see them, but once I saw them moving I knew it was BAD NEWS!! Does this sound like spider mites? I'll admit I haven't done my Rating: 5