Kill Spider Mites ON CONTACT Organically!!
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wickedways05
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thanks for all the help guys, just wondering cause ive got it on hand, is neem oil effective and also is it ok to use it in early flower(week 2)? got rosemary on the way and im guessing I still gotta do some more shopping 
Dr. Who
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The real mite issue is RUSSET mites!
There is NO amount of home made juice that will even control these fuckers long!
You have to get out the big guns (if you have to save that strain)....
Just beat down a Russet issue with 1 round of Forbid, followed by 1 round of AVID....
This was done at the veg level only....Whole building was cleaned and I haven't had a return....
The difference was 1 application of 4F and then 1 of Avid. 7 days of waiting, and repeat.
All media, containers and floor. Where hit with a contact killer (pyrethrin) at each application.
Many bug kill failures. Are from forgetting to treat media surface, containers and floors...They ain't just on the plants kiddies!
Use the right stuff, the right way....boom done....
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macsnax
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I forgot about this thread. When I had them in my greenhouse this summer, I also used mite massacre and I think it's called green cleaner? Anyway it was a tough battle that went on for almost two months, but I won. Once they were gone I was still really paranoid and expecting them to pop up again. But I always sprayed the pots and surface of the soil like doc is saying. ^^^
Actually as far as that goes I would also spray a good size ring around the base of the pot, making sure I got under the edge of the pot.
Actually as far as that goes I would also spray a good size ring around the base of the pot, making sure I got under the edge of the pot.
ChevySwish
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Expand your consciousness friend.
Lordhooha
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I do most nights lol
MyFloridaGreen360
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I may toss em in my patio to run with the other reg plants I moved 
look better.
look better.
DemonTrich
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Check out sns217
Same thing, but you saved 27.00 by making your own vs store bought bottles.
Same thing, but you saved 27.00 by making your own vs store bought bottles.
Heisenberg
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crimsonecho
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I don’t think mites will get immune to rosemary oil. Never used essential oils for mites but most of the homemade remedies, as far as i know, work by covering the mites in oil and suffocating them or by stripping their waxes and dehydrating them. Unless there are other secrets to rosemary, besides being a repellant, there shouldn’t be any immunity imo. But anyway, can’t make claims at this point.
That being said, i like NeemAzal. Its pure azadirachtin extract mixed with organic vegetable oil. So it kills both on contact and it also provides systemic protection.
And careful with essential oils, they burn easily. Comes from experience.
That being said, i like NeemAzal. Its pure azadirachtin extract mixed with organic vegetable oil. So it kills both on contact and it also provides systemic protection.
And careful with essential oils, they burn easily. Comes from experience.
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Yo, are you using any sort of spreader sticker with the citric acid? Or does the citric acid and water combo do the trick alone. I'm hopeful this could be the go to mid to late flower bug control. Seems to be the most effective non invasive, toxic bug killer I can find. Everything else has oils or chemicals in it. Thank you
xtsho
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When I used it I just mixed it with water and didn't use a surfactant. It was years ago and I was midway through flower. But it killed most of them. If you decide to use it make sure to test it out on a small area before spraying your entire grow. Good luck.
"Citric Acid for Organic Spider Mite Control
Citric Acid is a colorless, crystalline carboxylic acid found in almost all citrus fruits and plants. This acid was first extracted in 1784 by a Swedish chemist, but not until recently has it been used for the control of many insects. Citric acid is a contact killer and needs to be applied directly to the insect to be effective. Since it is an acid it can be harmful to plant material, so use it in a weak mix. Citric acid is often mixed with Isopropyl alcohol to make a spray that dehydrates and kills on contact. Orange Guard makes a water based spray or you can most certainly make your own. Simply mix around 3 teaspoons of powdered citric acid per quart of water and spray the plants, particularly the undersides of the leaves where they tend to congregate."
Organic Methods to Control Spider Mites - Farm Homestead
Organic methods to control spider mites, the most frequent and damaging pest to an indoor garden.
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LinguaPeel
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The Story of How We Invented Red Band Spider Mite Traps
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gracias xtsho! for sure.When I used it I just mixed it with water and didn't use a surfactant. It was years ago and I was midway through flower. But it killed most of them. If you decide to use it make sure to test it out on a small area before spraying your entire grow. Good luck.
"Citric Acid for Organic Spider Mite Control
Citric Acid is a colorless, crystalline carboxylic acid found in almost all citrus fruits and plants. This acid was first extracted in 1784 by a Swedish chemist, but not until recently has it been used for the control of many insects. Citric acid is a contact killer and needs to be applied directly to the insect to be effective. Since it is an acid it can be harmful to plant material, so use it in a weak mix. Citric acid is often mixed with Isopropyl alcohol to make a spray that dehydrates and kills on contact. Orange Guard makes a water based spray or you can most certainly make your own. Simply mix around 3 teaspoons of powdered citric acid per quart of water and spray the plants, particularly the undersides of the leaves where they tend to congregate."
Organic Methods to Control Spider Mites - Farm Homestead
Organic methods to control spider mites, the most frequent and damaging pest to an indoor garden.
Couch_Lock
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Haven't experienced mites yet (3rd grow inside) but I do thank you for the Citric Acid tip!
I use 1/8th tsp of powdered Citric Acid to a gallon of tap water to get a good Ph. Goes from 7.7 to 6.3
Also gets out stains well, in the washer machine. Use 1/8th cup
growmiester
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thank you Chevy,iv been looking for a bud safe organic way to get rid of those schorge of God,great drop of knowledge,thank you