76 Comments
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By WILL DEBUDEY ,10 Oct 2013HOW LONG CAN YOU VEG FOR TO GET GOOD RESULTS . I HEAR 4 WEEKS UP 8 WEEKS WHITCH ONE IS IT FOR YEILD THAT IS THANKS ..
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By latewood ,23 Sep 2015That's right!
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By george ,16 Nov 2013Just wanted to say thanks for the info and please keep up the good work
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By sanesaint420 ,20 Dec 2013first of all you really must put time mony and your hart into growing u do that u can do it buds that have resinglands u wount even need a magnafieglass to see them do some reading tip heat 75 […]Read More
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By Tengolor ,13 Dec 2015Not a single punctuation, mark and terrible spelling. I'm sorry, but how on earth do you ex.pect anyone to understand what you have written?
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By Susan Rowell ,09 Jan 2014thank you
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By Tron ,09 Jul 2014High, I'm very new , given 2 cropped plant's to grow. Yes the dreaded spider mite turned quickly to full bore mite's !! Killed all twice but, returned. Thought and thought about a defence. Since Spider Mites are ground crawler's […]Read More
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By Douglas ,07 Oct 2014Lady bugs will only work in a controlled environment. And even then they fly into light and die. It's important to gain control early on outdoors. The best I've used indoor is Forbidden. Only in early stages better used with […]Read More
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By holly ,18 Jul 2017do you mean put solution in the vaporizer?
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By herbedmonds ,17 May 2015I was given the lovely gift if mites as my plants were ready to harvest. I finally tried cooking my harvested plants at 170 (the lowest my oven would go) for a few minutes at a time, being careful not […]Read More
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By latewood ,23 Sep 2015I suggest you join our support forum and introduce yourself to many more support options. I do not like Neem Oil. I use: Diatomaceous Earth - Food Grade CODEX, to control Spider Mites, and other soft exoskeleton pests http://www.amazon.com/Diatomaceous-Earth-Food-Grade-10/dp/B00025H2PY/tag=greenrel-20
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By VintheHouse ,29 Oct 2016Doesn't the diatomaceous earth get into the flowers and stay visible?
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By Richard ,10 Jan 2019Agreed, Don't think you'll ever get that shit out of the buds... ??
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By Symptom Checker – Identify Marijuana Plant Problems ,24 Jul 2015[…] Spider mites […]
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By Terry ,19 Sep 2015Hi, Thanks for all your info this is my first grow . I have found your guide quite help full. I am about 2 to 3 weeks from harvest. Beautiful buds but all at once spidermites. My fault because I […]Read More
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By holly ,18 Jul 2017rosemary tea? how did you use it?
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By latewood ,23 Sep 2015Use this http://www.amazon.com/Diatomaceous-Earth-Food-Grade-10/dp/B00025H2PY/tag=greenrel-20
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By Rita ,24 Sep 2016Also, I purchase my food grade diatomaceous earth from Earthworks, they have a great deal on 4 gal. sized jugs. My grow tent is infested with spider mites, one plant almost dead, had brought 4 in from outside to prompt […]Read More
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By Rita ,28 Sep 2016I answered my own question- DE rinses off the plants- I knew that...duh..
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By VintheHouse ,29 Oct 2016It rinses off, but wouldn't a flower with all its nooks and crannies and sticky tricombs hold it in?
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By Nick ,28 Oct 2015I got a single plant ...female it is I suppose bt we call it male here in local (which forms seeds)...My plant just started forming flowers two days ago...and I saw few spider mites....4-5 mites...I killed 4 out of them […]Read More
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By Nick ,28 Oct 2015Massban it is called
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By Nick ,28 Oct 2015https://twitter.com/NickyBlue111/status/659321622587830272
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By Nick ,28 Oct 2015But sure guys I don't recommend it for others to copy cat...apni baat alag! Apni toh life bhi alag hjai saare globs se! ;) Actually I dont recomend even marijuana at all but tasting for curiosity or occasional fling not […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,05 Aug 2017sicilianpie, I am afraid it is too late to do anything. I will offer one method to try. Get a big tub 15-20 gallons, and fill with water, add hydrogen peroxide to the tub of water. A cup will do. […]Read More
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By Stop Aphids On Marijuana Plants Now! ,01 Dec 2015[…] spider mites, aphids are happiest at a temperature between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. When they snack on your […]
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By jb ,08 Jul 2016Has anyone had broad mite problems, and if so, how do you get rid of the pesky little bastards?
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By Discountdan ,03 Oct 2016Broad mites and russet mites The best thing I have used that lived up to killing them is a product called "Wipe Out" Saved my crops for sure after one application of the ready to use product. That stuff is […]Read More
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By Greenpheenrp ,28 Aug 2016Does anyone know of any natural sprays for russet mites,hard to find info anywhere like their a new kind or something
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By Greenpheenrp ,28 Aug 2016Anyone know any good cure for russet mites?
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By Jacko ,29 Aug 2016Try in a half gallon solution with a 1 gallon sprayer - 6 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide 3%, 4 table spoons of 70% or 90% rubbing alcohol and 1 teaspoons of Dawn or non-bacterial dish soap. Spray under all the […]Read More
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By Jasna ,06 Jul 2017Will turning the lights down for so long stress the plants out?
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By Nic moore ,01 Oct 2016Broad mites and/or russet mites are by far way worse than spidermites. Broad mites are the undisputed king of pests.
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By Reefer man ,14 Dec 2016Jacko Aboves 1/2 gallon mix kills on contact I added 2 tsp of mineral oil to his mix to keep the mixture on the plant surfaces longer It worked great I had the black spotted kind Need to soak the […]Read More
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By tbob ,13 Feb 2017sounds like the 1989 bug oh bad hard to deal with
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By Reefer man ,14 Dec 2016The babies will come back above referres to the baby plants You can dip the plant into the above solution when ever possible. Enjoy
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By Doug ,29 Dec 2016Wish that I would have read to start with, just lost $500.00 to spider mites. 14 plants!!!! From now on I will read daily and inspect daily!!!! You do have great information! This "was an indoor grow" :(
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By latewood_ILGM ,13 Mar 2017For eradication of Spider Mites; Look into Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade. Dust plant and miters die off sue to being scratched and dehydrated. You have to be patient because SM eggs will hatch and will have to also be victims […]Read More
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By tbob ,13 Feb 2017what does anybody know about megawash i find that it can leave a white spark when smoking anybody have this problem i won t use it anymore
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By John (Australia ) ,11 Mar 2017Hi I've got a spider mites 6 weeks into bud I've just found a prayingmantis on my plant my eating away happily anything else I can use to get rid of the mites greatly appreciated
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By latewood_ILGM ,13 Mar 2017John, It is pretty cool you have a praying Mantis working in your garden. They only hang around if they find food. :) Here is what I use. Happy growing! :) For eradication of Spider Mites; Look into Diatomaceous Earth […]Read More
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By Jasna ,06 Jul 2017How long do the lights need to be out for applying the alcohol solution?
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By latewood.ILGM ,11 Jul 2017Jasna, Personally, I would not use the alcohol method. I cannot imagine the plants responding well. On the other hand; We are always surprised by the process of science in relation to nature. I would think in the latter part […]Read More
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By sicilianpie ,30 Jul 2017I am new to growing. I was ready to harvest when upon inspection with loop, I see what I believe are spider mites. I hosed washed then cut the plant...but now what should I do? Still there. I vacuum buds...but […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,05 Aug 2017sicilianpie, I am afraid it is too late to do anything. I will offer one method to try. Get a big tub 15-20 gallons, and fill with water, add hydrogen peroxide to the tub of water. A cup will do. […]Read More
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By firstlegalcrop ,14 Sep 2017I do not think dusting with DE would be a good idea if plants are budding and sticky. I don't want that crap in my lungs. I really doubt it will rinse off.
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By latewood_ILGM ,20 Sep 2017DE is edible and totally safe for humans. I would not want to smoke it wither. However; It does work, and if you wash your plants in the shower rerally well, it does rinse off. On the other hand; If […]Read More
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By RoyC ,18 Nov 2018wish I read this before dusting plants. I dusted buds to prevent mites from invading. How log should I wait before washing off DE
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By Ben ,31 May 2018I have three week olds and noticed one section of leaf that developed small clusters of white dots. I have thin web strands in between leaves but I have not seen anything on any of the leaves. I used a […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,06 Jun 2018Ben, Does the bottle of 3in1 say it will kill spider mites? I use food grade Diatomaceous earth. Get a garden duster and add some DE and sprat the underside of leaves and room with the dust. (lightly). Otherwise; I […]Read More
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By Buck ,16 Aug 2018I’m on day 51 of flowering out of what should be 55 days. Noticed spider mites when checking the trichomes. Its 8 ball kush and just getting a few amber trichomes. Need advice
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By chronic ,17 Aug 2018buck i advise take that bi*ch down
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By craig ,17 Aug 2018i advise take that bi*tch down dont want to end up with web buds for the sake of 4 days
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By latewood_ILGM ,21 Aug 2018Buck, One way or the other, you need to get rid of the mites. You could harvest but, the mites are still going to be there. Do not use neem oil this late. I would consider a dusting Diatomaceous Earth […]Read More
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By Christi and Carl Austin ,10 Nov 2018I just wanted to let you know the simplest and cheapest way to rid your garden of spider mites. I have used this with house plants and now on our indoor cannabis garden with great success. I believe we brought […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,14 Nov 2018Christi and Carl Austin, Thanks for sharing. I am glad you had such good luck. This is a method that has been tried for a long time by many, many growers. Most of the time, it does not eradicate mites. […]Read More
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By Bobby B ,26 Mar 2019To get rid (or at least control the hell out of) spider Mites, I used ANZ twice at 5 day interval then Next Day used my electric leaf blower and hit all plants for a few quick blasts (on low) […]Read More
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By Ross ,14 Sep 2019Does the bleach one work well? And does it mess with the budds?
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By Mark. ,19 Mar 2020Hi to all, I'm only 2-3weeks from harvest and I have definitely got spider mites,I plan to use neem oil and water. I will follow up with a pyrethrum treatment Or similar. My question is,will this damage the buds inanyway […]Read More
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By Shaun ,26 Mar 2020I have been finding web like material in my buds when I break them up. I don't have any signs of any webs or bugs on the leaves or stalks. any idea what the problem is?
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By Dan Rose ,26 Apr 2020Plants looking good
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By Lucky ,30 Apr 2020What would you consider a strong method?
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By Heidi ,26 Jul 2020Is it safe to spray non toxic treatment for spider mites directly on growing buds
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By Hardcore OG Strain Review ,19 Aug 2020[…] a result, you’ll need to keep an eye out for powdery mildew and spider mites. These pests like dense, still areas. Lollipopping your plants and keeping airflow throughout your […]
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By Melissa ,22 Aug 2020WOW this is very informative. We're 1st time growers Our 1 and only plant is 5 1/2 months old we call her candy I just found a spider web on the poor baby I'm getting my vaccum out Right now […]Read More
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By Steve ,26 Aug 2020I had spidermite at the end of my last grow. I'm looking to go again and it's been about 3 weeks.. I've cleaned my grow space best I can.. my questions are... Will the mites lay dormant in my grow […]Read More
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By Barack ,01 Sep 2020Wow, this is a great article, chock full of info, and then there’s another treasure trove in the comments! Thanks everyone, I now consider myself an expert. ;)
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By Cesar ,01 Sep 2020Thank you for the information on spider mites, very interesting
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By DIY-Eliminating Spider Mites On Buds At Time Of Harvest | GanjaShark.com ,12 Sep 2020[…] Spray-Hosing your plants with a forceful spray of water will kill and remove the mites off of your […]
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By kyle ,05 Oct 2020Apparently Neem oil (eco Neem) isn't harmful to humans and only has the don't use on food crops because the Australian government requires animal testing to have that removed from the label and this is something the Neem company aren't […]Read More
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By Jolanta ,03 Nov 2020Thank you, your information is a great read and I certainly will be trying your methods since I have an ongoing problem with spider mite. I've just done my fourth spray using a product called Nature's Way, made by Yates. […]Read More
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By John ,24 Nov 2020Thanks for the info really helped save my 4 best strains .. Stay Bless And Stay Safe
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By Malek ,31 Dec 2020Can i use bug sprays when my plant is in the flowering stage and having buds ? The spray wont affect my buds ?