Red spider mites 2 days from harvest

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Dt1970

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Hello all. I am about 2 days away from harvest and while inspecting the buds with a microscope I noticed the small red spider mite. You cant see them without the microscope. I have only found a couple and try to pluck them off. What should I do with only a couple of days left? Should I just discard the buds with the mites and keep the rest. I have only seen 2. Thanks in advance.
 
PetFlora

PetFlora

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ASAP drug store hydrogen peroxide + a spray bottle. Hit them full strength (it's only 3%). Depending on how many watts you are blasting them with you may want to raise the light until it dries, but in most cases that is unnecessary
 
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Dt1970

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Ok will do as soon as I get home. Will they fall off after dead or will I have to pluck them to keep from smoking dried dead mites. Thanks
 
PetFlora

PetFlora

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All hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is water with an extra oxygen molecule, BUT, what you find at drug stores has some preservative/buffers. If they concern you, you can give your girls a good rinse/spray, then gently shake off the excess and let dry under the lights
 
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