Thanks for the feedback! I tried destroying the plants, vacuuming everything, and the bleach-down. It's not a big grow, but enough to be a pain in the ass. And I swear, no matter how many times I spray, I don't get everything. Either that, or the suckers are just determined!! :cursing:

I went with this guy because (1) I met him and he seemed cool. (2) He's an mmj patient himself. (3) He comes in with a microscope and a bunch of equipment and SHOWS you how bad the infestation is on his computer. And then he handed me a jumpsuit and a respirator and let me stay in the room while he fogged. It was a pretty neat process and everything in my room was COATED. No way was anything missed.

I didn't order Neem Oil or Pyrethrum, since those are things I can buy myself. It was something that carries an electrical charge and somehow dissolves the exoskeleton of the mite. Since mammals don't have exoskeletons, it's supposed to be pet and people safe. (I have an indoor cat.) I never heard of it before and figured, why not? I've already tried just about everything else that isn't cancer-causing.

I liked that he had a bunch of nontoxic stuff - most I heard of just from reading the forums, some I didn't. I know he has Avid and I think it's one of the "guaranteed" products he offers, but I wanted to go the more natural route. My Mom has MS and is an mmj patient and I wouldn't feel comfortable giving her stuff treated with a carcinogen.

I know a lot of people have been struggling with spider mites this season, but I haven't seen anyone mention hiring a professional. They say if you have bedbugs, you can buy do-it-yourself stuff, but they always come back; a professional exterminator is the most effective route.

I tried the do-it-yourself route for spider mites and am now trying the professional route. Will keep you posted how the Friday check-up goes!
ganjagr1 Reviewed by ganjagr1 on . So I hired an exterminator for spider mites... Truly, I had no idea one even existed. I met this guy who said he ran a small pest control business (and I understand from the forum rules I can't post a link to his business, right?) at the last Cannabis Convention. I took his card (just in case), and finally called in desperation. I have tried everything - bombs, sprays, dips - and just can't get rid of the suckers. :( I posted before that I really do have sick people I grow for, so I wanted to avoid the chemical route. I'm hoping the Rating: 5