Thanks for the advice, bossman. Does that consider the extensive flowering that I have going on now? That’s my dilemma at the moment. Also,
Not sure what you’re referring to by “that last bit.” Washing buds at harvest using a bit of detergent to get off any oil residue from the GrowSafe?
It literally does kill russet mites. Lol.
Look, I'm not trying to give anyone bad advice here, and I'm not trying to argue with anyone or tell anyone their opinion is wrong. That being said, I've used this stuff for years on personal crops and commercial crops of cannabis and industrial hemp for edible and smokeable consumption. Most Neem oil contains a systemic which you're not going to get rid of with any measure, this is just basically soy, corn and sunflower oils. Oreos have more dangerous ingredients. As far as leaving residue on buds? Nothing you will be able to discern from an untreated bud. I've used this stuff literally the day before chop to kill aphids before bringing buds in to dry. No issues what-so-ever. No smells, no taste, no "film" or visible residue, period. It has the slight smell of a deep fryer when you first spray it, but that quickly goes away after it dries.
Thanks, DS, I really appreciate the detailed info from your experience.It literally does kill russet mites. Lol.
Look, I'm not trying to give anyone bad advice here, and I'm not trying to argue with anyone or tell anyone their opinion is wrong. That being said, I've used this stuff for years on personal crops and commercial crops of cannabis and industrial hemp for edible and smokeable consumption. Most Neem oil contains a systemic which you're not going to get rid of with [i[any[/i] measure, this is just basically soy, corn and sunflower oils. Oreos have more dangerous ingredients. As far as leaving residue on buds? Nothing you will be able to discern from an untreated bud. I've used this stuff literally the day before chop to kill aphids before bringing buds in to dry. No issues what-so-ever. No smells, no taste, no "film" or visible residue, period. It has the slight smell of a deep fryer when you first spray it, but that quickly goes away after it dries.
Personally I would rather use something simple and organic that I know works, over some chemicals or even organic, systemics that could definitely cause problems.
But hey, don't listen to me, I've only been growing cannabis for 25 years, use Eagle 20, that's the shit
Lot of clone dealers use eagle 20....lots of'em.....too many! It's sad...I've always wondered what chemical is 90% of the herb I see and turn down left and right. Lol. It's got a funny smell like a fudged up chocolate smell to it. Little diffi to describe...there's no smell to the smoke but that shit smell...Any ideas? Eagle 20 imid...why is it guys?It literally does kill russet mites. Lol.
Look, I'm not trying to give anyone bad advice here, and I'm not trying to argue with anyone or tell anyone their opinion is wrong. That being said, I've used this stuff for years on personal crops and commercial crops of cannabis and industrial hemp for edible and smokeable consumption. Most Neem oil contains a systemic which you're not going to get rid of with any measure, this is just basically soy, corn and sunflower oils. Oreos have more dangerous ingredients. As far as leaving residue on buds? Nothing you will be able to discern from an untreated bud. I've used this stuff literally the day before chop to kill aphids before bringing buds in to dry. No issues what-so-ever. No smells, no taste, no "film" or visible residue, period. It has the slight smell of a deep fryer when you first spray it, but that quickly goes away after it dries.
Personally I would rather use something simple and organic that I know works, over some chemicals or even organic, systemics that could definitely cause problems.
But hey, don't listen to me, I've only been growing cannabis for 25 years, use Eagle 20, that's the shit
i ordered 5000 through amazon prime several weeks ago, showed up day after next. Most still kicking it. just picked a random seller/listing though lol.
The bastids!!!!!
I’m kinda in line with your thinking, OneGuy. Maybe I got to them very early, but whatever the reason, the population seems to be very hard to find ATM. I have my GrowSafe handy but the idea of doing nothing (watchful waiting and leaf inspection daily) may be my plan. I assume it’ll get worse so I’ll be watchin! Whichever way it goes, I think this justifies giving the buds a nice bath at the end. And I’ve learned not to do brush clearing before tending the plants.
the mite populations on my outdoor plants are "present but not expanding"I’m kinda in line with your thinking, OneGuy. Maybe I got to them very early, but whatever the reason, the population seems to be very hard to find ATM. I have my GrowSafe handy but the idea of doing nothing (watchful waiting and leaf inspection daily) may be my plan. I assume it’ll get worse so I’ll be watchin! Whichever way it goes, I think this justifies giving the buds a nice bath at the end. And I’ve learned not to do brush clearing before tending the plants.
Why does spinosad get used for mites? Is it the synergist in it killing them. Is it the soil bacterium in it killing mites. Is it listed for killing mites?
I am not experienced as a grower, but I have tangled with spider mites and a few other bugs growing outdoors. The only thing I've tried that worked well is vacuuming. Tedious and time consuming - but I thought I'd mention it for after you do all the other stuff.
Thanks 1633, I’ve heard of that. I’ve been finger crushing them pretty much daily.
What mites did you have? I've never had them...lucky me I guess...
I appreciate the recommendation, Impulsive, I’ll keep it in my mites folder. I’m guessing this would just about 100% wipe out all the mites including those hiding, hoping to return one day and restore their little mite world?
I have no idea. It was hell. I ended up killing them with predator mites.
