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If I shut down my grow, because of spider mites; how long will the room have to be empty, before I could start to grow again (in the same room) and not have a reinfestation ? I grow in soil. Thanks...
es when you start back up. I recommend a rotation of Azamax and Sucrashield. I substitute the Sucrashield with a homemade brew of cinnamon, cloves, garlic, and italian seasoning that keeps them at bay, also. Peace
What's the recipe & dilution rate 'tude?
Detailed instructions
Keep in mind this does not kill mites outright; they starve to death. Evidently it makes the plant taste so bad they can't stand it. :evilgrin0040:
1 gallon water (I use distilled by recommendation, not sure it's essential)
3 tbsp ground cloves
3 tbsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp Italian seasoning
3 clusters (not cloves) fresh garlic
Detailed instructions
Keep in mind this does not kill mites outright; they starve to death. Evidently it makes the plant taste so bad they can't stand it. :evilgrin0040:
Keep in mind, this is for control- it's not exactly the cheapest way, and it will not rid your grow of mites forever. The thing I like about it it that it has a "half-life" of about a week, and it's totally non-toxic to humans. I wouldn't use it if you have less than a week til harvest, but I've used it 7 days out with NO residual flavoring of the buds.
but I do know it works very well on a temporary basis. Peace
One of the top spider mites killers, is rosemary oil, and if you look at a live rosemary plant, it is free of insects, so if you really want to go all out grow or purchase a rosemary plant, and grow it with your plants next to it, or just crush up the plant, make it into tea, and spray your room. I dont think you will see a spider mite again and you dont need pesticides. I had to do this to my first grow and grow room. The only problem is if you spray it on your plants it will it will it will taste like shit.Detailed instructions
Keep in mind this does not kill mites outright; they starve to death. Evidently it makes the plant taste so bad they can't stand it. :evilgrin0040:
1 gallon water (I use distilled by recommendation, not sure it's essential)
3 tbsp ground cloves
3 tbsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp Italian seasoning
3 clusters (not cloves) fresh garlic
Buy the cheapest seasonings you can find (i grab 'em at the dollar store, except for the fresh garlic). Combine all ingredients in a suitable pot. Crush the garlic to release the oils. I add the skins and all, to save time. Peeling garlic is a pain. Bring the entire mixture just to a boil, and then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. It will form a slimy sludge. Using a fine mesh strainer (the finer the better, but no need for a coffee filter), strain the mixture so it can be used in a spray bottle. Throw the sludge and spice mix into your compost pile. The leftover mix will be a strong-smelling liquid. I dilute that liquid 50/50 with water and spray the heck out of the plants. Your garden will smell like an italian dinner (complete with tirimisu) for about a day. This will discourage the mites and they will seek greener pastures. It will store fine in the fridge- you'll have enough for at least 4-5 spray bottles.
Keep in mind, this is for control- it's not exactly the cheapest way, and it will not rid your grow of mites forever. The thing I like about it it that it has a "half-life" of about a week, and it's totally non-toxic to humans. I wouldn't use it if you have less than a week til harvest, but I've used it 7 days out with NO residual flavoring of the buds.
Mad thanks to Adam, who gave me the recipe. He claims to have used it every 2 days for 2 weeks straight and the mites never came back. I'm a little skeptical on that, but I do know it works very well on a temporary basis. Peace
One of the top spider mites killers, is rosemary oil, and if you look at a live rosemary plant, it is free of insects, so if you really want to go all out grow or purchase a rosemary plant, and grow it with your plants next to it, or just crush up the plant, make it into tea, and spray your room. I dont think you will see a spider mite again and you dont need pesticides. I had to do this to my first grow and grow room. The only problem is if you spray it on your plants it will it will it will taste like shit.
Just got over a hard hit by the little SOBS and the rosemary idea is appealing especially since ive got plenty in the conventional garden as it is. Id heard about mint oil? Any truth to that? I tried a lot of herbal remedies/water with alcohol/water with tobasco etc with soap no soap and in the end had to go chemical
The rosemary garlic italian spices method looks to be another appealing method since as said they are all CHEAP at the dollar stores and id rather not use any chemicals. Im likely going to be trying this too since this is one method id never come across when trying to take care of my last problem.
Ive cleaned the area top to bottom left to ride side to side in every dimension and smoked so hard to see if I could get into hidden dimensions to clean them lol the mites are definitely not something to be taken lightly and any preventive measure is worth it imo. Im saying this NOW after the fact since BEFORE I didnt have...anything just made sure the temps were steady and humidy and lots of airflow but they STILL got on them and these plants are always swaying in the wind
Looking at everyones posts and writing a lot down. Love learned and I love this site thanks gents! :cake:bongsmi: