I have Root Aphids, Getting Ortho Max, Quick Question

hotstang

Member
After I write this I'm going to home depot to pick up some ortho max. I'm unclear on how to use it in my bubble bucket. Most descriptions I've read are in ebb and flow buckets.

Anyone offer some advice on what to do? ie put in the rez, dunk them, spray roots, etc. this is making me very nervous.....i've read nothing other than these things are TERRIBLE
 

hotstang

Member
Any help guys? just got home with bayer advanced tree and shrub. read on the web about other people using this with success .74% imid
 

roidrage152

Active Member
Since you seem eager to hear advice, Here is what I can tell you. No specific experience with bubble or the particular chem you are using, but definitely reccomend dipping root to tip on your girls, then keep them way out of direct light until super fully dry. I've used that kind of Bayer spray stuff on my girls and put her to the edge of the room not even directly under my hood and she still fried. I found that if I put them much farther away I had no issues. Or I guess I didn't get the full details, if you're in 12/12 do it in the dark.

Also I would have put this in the "Bugs" forum in Plant problems.
 

hotstang

Member
Ya i realized it should have been in that forum after the fact. They are actually my moms. 4 of them, as mentioned in bubble buckets. I'm literally sitting here right now seeing the roots infected and not knowing what to do. I know I should dip them in their net pots (filled with hydroton) in a bayer/water solution...but then what?
 

roidrage152

Active Member
Like I said, I don't have bubble experience, but I consider myself a good researcher and have dealt with a few other nasty bug problems. I would assume clean the Rez and treat the new water. Dont think there are proportions on how to use that Bayer in a Rez, but I know it's been done, you can probably find someone who has done it before. It's my understanding u need to dip the plants every other day for 2 weeks, the reproductive cycle is like every 3 days. After u dip, let the insecticide do it's business for at least an hour before kicking the bubblers back on. The most recommended treatment by far ive seen is Azamax if u want to venture out.

I've dealt with a couple other infestations including mites and gnats, and I always found that a multi pronged attack worked best for me. Find the best several options and just do em all. A good chemical, a good organic, a good foliar spray or 2 like an insecticide soap, and some sticky traps to to kiill a couple extra but even better see your progress. Pretty much my main concern when spreading poisons around is not to kill my dog. That tree and shrub is probably the right stuff if home depot is your only option, just gotta get ahead of those fuckers you should be good.
 
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