Spinosad? Mites in tent @ 5 wks into 9-wk flower

[Mothman]

My first rodeo with mites (discovered yesterday & found a web this morning). I can’t be sure of which kind of mite, but I’m sure I brought them in after working outdoors.

Sorry for the shaky video but you’ll see one crawling over the edge of the leaf—pausing it may give you a decent image.

I’m 1/2 way through flower and plan to prune affected leaves, then remove the plants to outside this evening where I’ll spray them (from top and bottom) with a water hose. Then I’ll clean the tent with 70% isopropyl, then back into the tent for the night when the plants are finished with their drip dry.

Meanwhile I’ve lowered my AC temp to low 70s and raised my humidity into the mid 60s in order to make the mites less frisky with each other.

I’d like to treat my 3 plants with Spinosad asap but I’m unsure if it will be safe to use on flowers. Any residual taste or smell on smoked indoor plants? If so, is there a good alternative treatment? I’ve used 50% alcohol on plants before, don’t want to do it again, and I’m not convinced that H2O2 is worthwhile on mites.

I’m hoping to hear from *experienced* indoor mite murderers! TIA

 

[Natep]

I would say predator mites would be the safest option. Hard part is getting live ones this time of year. They die in shipping.

 

[erb4all]

I'd like the name of these mites

 

[Natep]

I'd like the name of these mites

Natures good guys special blend.

 

[erb4all]

I would say predator mites would be the safest option. Hard part is getting live ones this time of year. They die in shipping.

Arbico organics ships overnight. Not sure about guaranteed shipping

Wouldn't waste time on nature's good guys. Had more die with them than arbico...

 

[Natep]

Arbico organics ships overnight. Not sure about guaranteed shipping

Wouldn't waste time on nature's good guys. Had more die with them than arbico...

I’ll try them next time.

 

[Mothman]

Arbico organics ships overnight. Not sure about guaranteed shipping

Wouldn't waste time on nature's good guys. Had more die with them than arbico...

I’ll check them out, thank you both. I was considering some sort of predator, too.

You guys are great!

 

[erb4all]

I’ll check them out, thank you both. I was considering some sort of predator, too.

You guys are great!

What magnification are you using? Less than 60 power?

 

[erb4all]

Maybe red spider mites? Not sure

 

[Mothman]

What magnification are you using? Less than 60 power?

I don’t even know. I redlined the iPhone camera and then stuck a nice old Nikon magnifying glass in front of the phone.

I’m looking at a loupe on Amazon now.

 

[Mothman]

Maybe red spider mites? Not sure

Thanks mate. Never had em so I don’t know what I’m looking at. Many look very dark brown or black, with pale legs. I did see one that was reddish.

 

[erb4all]

I don’t even know. I redlined the iPhone camera and then stuck a nice old Nikon magnifying glass in front of the phone.

I’m looking at a loupe on Amazon now.

60X scope. Clip on scope from Amazon. Clips right to your phone...you'll see just about every detail

 

[Mothman]

60X scope. Clip on scope from Amazon. Clips right to your phone...you'll see just about every detail

Thanks, sounds great.

 

[Deadstill]

My first rodeo with mites (discovered yesterday & found a web this morning). I can’t be sure of which kind of mite, but I’m sure I brought them in after working outdoors.

Sorry for the shaky video but you’ll see one crawling over the edge of the leaf—pausing it may give you a decent image.

I’m 1/2 way through flower and plan to prune affected leaves, then remove the plants to outside this evening where I’ll spray them (from top and bottom) with a water hose. Then I’ll clean the tent with 70% isopropyl, then back into the tent for the night when the plants are finished with their drip dry.

Meanwhile I’ve lowered my AC temp to low 70s and raised my humidity into the mid 60s in order to make the mites less frisky with each other.

I’d like to treat my 3 plants with Spinosad asap but I’m unsure if it will be safe to use on flowers. Any residual taste or smell on smoked indoor plants? If so, is there a good alternative treatment? I’ve used 50% alcohol on plants before, don’t want to do it again, and I’m not convinced that H2O2 is worthwhile on mites.

I’m hoping to hear from *experienced* indoor mite murderers! TIA

I got the hook up.

Amazon.com

100% organic and safe seed/clone through harvest, won't burn, won't leave residue or smell after it dries, works amazingly well. One, maybe two treatments tops. Worth every penny. Been using this stuff for years with 100% success every time. Everyone I have recommended this to that has tried it, has also had 100% success.

 

[jadins_journey]

I got the hook up.

Amazon.com

100% organic and safe seed/clone through harvest, won't burn, won't leave residue or smell after it dries, works amazingly well. One, maybe two treatments tops. Worth every penny. Been using this stuff for years with 100% success every time. Everyone I have recommended this to that has tried it, has also had 100% success.

what he said, 100%

 

[erb4all]

I got the hook up.

Amazon.com

100% organic and safe seed/clone through harvest, won't burn, won't leave residue or smell after it dries, works amazingly well. One, maybe two treatments tops. Worth every penny. Been using this stuff for years with 100% success every time. Everyone I have recommended this to that has tried it, has also had 100% success.

That's not going to help with russets though....lol...

 

[Mothman]

I got the hook up.

Amazon.com

100% organic and safe seed/clone through harvest, won't burn, won't leave residue or smell after it dries, works amazingly well. One, maybe two treatments tops. Worth every penny. Been using this stuff for years with 100% success every time. Everyone I have recommended this to that has tried it, has also had 100% success.

Thanks bruh! I appreciate the tip. So no residual stank or taste?

 

[Mothman]

what he said, 100%

I like the confirmation, 100%!!

 

[Mothman]

That's not going to help with russets though....lol...

Well, according to the label, it’s good for russets, too!

 

[Organic13]

Please update after you've used this in flower. It is oil based, just like neem. I'd like to know if you personally can taste it or if it hits your lungs hard. Says from seed to harvest, but seed to harvest tomatoes isn't the same as seed to harvest smoke.
Thanks.