insect problem! plz help

[bobmarr]

Attached is a photo of my insect issue. I cant tell if they are aphids, or spider mites. They have a few different forms, some looking like this, others very small and orange, and darker as they age. Eventually they grow wings and fly around looking like a gnat. Ive had a hell of a time with these things. Trying everything from flushing the room with CO2 to using Ed Rosenthals Zero Tolerance spray, these things suck! Lady bugs can't even keep up with them! If you have encountered these pests or have any tips on devastating the bug and preventative maintenance, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

bobmarr Reviewed by bobmarr on 05-09-2011. insect problem! plz help Attached is a photo of my insect issue. I cant tell if they are aphids, or spider mites. They have a few different forms, some looking like this, others very small and orange, and darker as they age. Eventually they grow wings and fly around looking like a gnat. Ive had a hell of a time with these things. Trying everything from flushing the room with CO2 to using Ed Rosenthals Zero Tolerance spray, these things suck! Lady bugs can't even keep up with them! If you have encountered these pests or Rating: 5

[CanGroIt]

Man that sucks when that happens.... Got any dryer sheets??? Yup, dryer sheets:thumbsup:!!! Not sure how big your grow space is but when I first saw bugs, I placed 4 dryer sheets in my box and I haven't seen a bug since.... Throw some in your space and report back in a few days. Let us know if it worked for you....

Hope this helps....

CGI::::::

About the lady bugs, did you use the ones you can buy or did you go out and catch wild ones???

[bobmarr]

what do you mean by box? I have a room, which i provide co2 and air conditioning, with a large carbon filter that sucks air out and fuels the cooling (duct) systems for the lights. Air coming in makes its way into the room im guessing from cracks. Im then assuming that i need to create a fresh air intake to the room and provide dryer sheets there? Is it the smell that deters them? That would be amazing bc these lil bastards have managed to infest 2 plants and I cant seem to get rid of them. Any other info AT ALL is greatly appreciated!! Thanks.

[mak14317]

use dry sheets as well as insectiside to control insects............

[CanGroIt]

what do you mean by box?

My bad. I use cabs for my grows. Got a veg cab and a flower cab.... Both have dryer sheets in them and no bugs....

But yeah, its the fragrance of the dryer sheets that the bugs dislike....

CGI::::::