Quote Originally Posted by 2bfree
Yes I know a better camera is needed. If possible, I think next time I'll try my 7D. Another issue I'm having in taking a good shot is that I'm using LED lights, terrible for the camera.

So, turn them off, or wait until lights out and use white light to take the shot.
I use leds too and am guilty of expecting others to see them like I do.
Using a flash helps with portrait shots, but wipes out close-ups.
If you are just plucking fanleafs, take them out in the sun and get a good shot, yah?

The magnifier I'm using is a Carson 30x, not all that they claim. I can see the bugs move during magnification, not sure if I would consider them fast. As I said, they have black bodies and beige/cream colored head. I've only ever seen the red ones, not these. I will look to see their progress (living/dead) . What is a predator mite, are they harmful to the plant as well?

What do you mean edit my signature?

Once again thank you all for all of your assistance and suggestions.

That quote at the bottom:

"Young biologist at Complutense University in Madrid - Mounting evidence shows â??cannabinoidsâ?? in marijuana slow cancer growth, inhibit formation of new blood cells that feed a tumor, and help manage pain, fatigue, nausea, and other side effects. Sep 6, 2012"

It is incorrect.
Please go to your profile page and modify or remove the erroneous statement.
This part:
"inhibit formation of new blood cells that feed a tumor"
Should read:
"inhibit formation of new blood vessels that feed a tumor"
Big difference!
Predator mites, are mites that eat mites.
They are on our side!
(and arm, and feet and neck. Long story.)


@OMB
"Isn't that a Thrip thing? The tracks? "

Nope, the li'l scoops are.
But the looping trails are usually leafminers.