spider mites

echc1 · Post by **echc1** » Thu 18th Sep 2008 05:47 pm

yes its that time of year when the little fuckers invade.....i don't use chemicals as i don't agree with it however ive found misting using watered down tabasco sauce and spiders seems to slowly help...or the chilli sauce gives the spiders an appetite but 1 plant is now clear and the second infested plant is getting the treatment...just watch yer eyes when misting with this as it may sting the eyes a little....i lost 27 plants in one year to these parasites,so now take them serious,cleaned groroom too helps...don't put the spiders in the mister either,plus they say please don't spray them or they'll go on strike

milehigh · Post by **milehigh** » Thu 18th Sep 2008 05:58 pm

echc1 wrote:yes its that time of year when the little fuckers invade.....i don't use chemicals as i don't agree with it however ive found misting using watered down tabasco sauce and spiders seems to slowly help...or the chilli sauce gives the spiders an appetite but 1 plant is now clear and the second infested plant is getting the treatment...just watch yer eyes when misting with this as it may sting the eyes a little....i lost 27 plants in one year to these parasites,so now take them serious,cleaned groroom too helps...don't put the spiders in the mister either,plus they say please don't spray them or they'll go on strike

I call them "borg". DIE FUCKERS DIE!!!!!!!

Kermit · Post by **Kermit** » Thu 18th Sep 2008 06:47 pm

One thing!!

phytoseiulus persimilis
they are the best thing. always use them in mother rooms. They need 24hr light but will decimate the mites in no time. Each one eats 10 a day and you get a load.
Natural no spray is the only way

echc1 · Post by **echc1** » Thu 18th Sep 2008 07:14 pm

nematodes is natural but introduction of species in an area (my spiders are residents) has been how we've fooked the planet so far.....i just can't do it but i do understand.....only non organic things i have with my plants are the lights and pots....all else is totally organic...compost is home made and rainwater only...i'm gettin fussy in old age

but thanks for the tip

Kermit · Post by **Kermit** » Thu 18th Sep 2008 07:48 pm

If you look them up you will see they soon die off when they have got rid of the problem Just introduce small amounts. Your main rooms humidity should be low anyway to deter them. But your mother plants which are more likely to be in a more humid room is what they love.
They are the best option in my eyes as we have tried a few sprays out with no effect but these babys have worked with no side effects at all. They cant breed anyway as they are infertile.
Nice1 hope you sort the problem out

echc1 · Post by **echc1** » Thu 18th Sep 2008 08:00 pm

where do you order them? and how long to arrive? as i'm already into flowering and the 24 light might cause the probs for me....or is it grin and salvage what i can time?

Kermit · Post by **Kermit** » Thu 18th Sep 2008 08:16 pm

echc1 wrote:where do you order them? and how long to arrive? as i'm already into flowering and the 24 light might cause the probs for me....or is it grin and salvage what i can time?

M8 its to l8 if your in flower. They need min 18-24hrs light your best bet is get the humidity down as low as you can.
You could try removing the infested leaves and spray the stems (only) if nests are present with a very very mild washing up liquid diluted in water.
If your in the first two weeks of flowering (Just getting your bud sites) you can top em down (Bit harsh) but i would go for getting the humidity down. we run 45-50% humidity and they have never been in the main room just mother room.
Otherwise its carry on then Iceolator the lot.
Prevention in the long run is the best cure m8,
Soz to be not much help and i hope you get them sorted.

Oh and if you want them i know Growell sell them:
http://www.growell.co.uk/p/0413/Natural ... ites-.html

echc1 · Post by **echc1** » Mon 29th Sep 2008 02:47 pm

so far so good with the chilli/soap/water mix.....i think it may be the chilli doing the good...as today i found out chilli can kill humans too (source was btinternet news) but it does seem to burn the edges of the leaves a little....but the spider mites are in retreat /gone on holiday/gone to sleep...............so far

NirvanaEJ · Post by **NirvanaEJ** » Mon 29th Sep 2008 03:16 pm

what? chilli can kill humans? where is the war on chilli? is there an Office of the National Chilli Control Policy? are you people who eat chilli going to jail for putting your life at risk??

courtjester · Post by **courtjester** » Mon 29th Sep 2008 04:41 pm

echc1 wrote:i found out chilli can kill humans too

Eat a can of Hormel and you will know this to be true.

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