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I keep seeing people experiencing Root Aphid issues. There is a ton of confusion about combating this pest out there, and for good reason. They are hard to kill. I see recommendations that will NOT work all over the threads.
Neem oil, Azamax and Diatomaceous Earth are not going to help you.
The problem seems to be spreading. So I am going start a new thread for Metarhizium Anisopliae Strain F52. This fungus will eradicate Root Aphid attacks. I have not seen a root aphid in 9 months. I had them bad.
We have kicked this around in the Colorado forum for a while but I thought people should see this in the infirmary to make the information available to anyone browsing through problems. If you have tested Met 52 or used it on RA's with success, or without, please chime in. If you want to discuss this fungus or have any questions, this is the place. I want to see more people using this fungus so we can be sure the RA's are not mutating and building resistance to it. I am also interested to see the different variations in the species out there. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Anyone who needs Met 52 send me a PM and I will get you the info you need to have it sent your way.
Hmmm, eradicate is your verb of choice? 100% gone and forgotten you seek to say?
no bro merit 75 is highly concentrated imadicloprimid
met 52 is more similar to botanigaurd - except the met isnt a liquid - its basically cereal grains impregnated with Metarhizium anisopliae fungus
when a root aphid (or any soil borne insect) comes in contact with the met 52 it releases spores on the insect that grow a fungus that envelopes the insect
any other bug that comes in contact with an affected bug will also get the fungus and when an affected bug dies its carcass will implode releasing more fungal spores into the colony
pretty crazy shit really
the problem with met 52 is it you cant really treat flowering plants with it as it need to pre mixed into your medium
thnx anybody have a link where to buy this stuff
met 52 is more similar to botanigaurd
LOL except what I have seen It actually works against them unlike botaniguard.
no bro merit 75 is highly concentrated imadicloprimid
met 52 is more similar to botanigaurd - except the met isnt a liquid - its basically cereal grains impregnated with Metarhizium anisopliae fungus
when a root aphid (or any soil borne insect) comes in contact with the met 52 it releases spores on the insect that grow a fungus that envelopes the insect
any other bug that comes in contact with an affected bug will also get the fungus and when an affected bug dies its carcass will implode releasing more fungal spores into the colony
pretty crazy shit really
the problem with met 52 is it you cant really treat flowering plants with it as it need to pre mixed into your medium
So much botaniguard sold for root aphids. Makes me laugh because that stuff ain't cheap! what up cemchris! hope all is well!
so does botaniguard NOT work?
i cant find met52 for sale anywhere on the internet
i need to do treatment ASAP so any help would be advisable
should i do
1) nemetotes (available today)
2) botaniguard (have to order 2-3 days shippping) does it work?
3) met 52 (how do i get it?) its granular so dont think it will be good for 4 weeks in
plants are 4 weeks in flower. need something to control/kill till i can harvest.
been treating gnats, but now i know they are aphids...so need to switch methods
please advise.
is botaniguard worth it?
What do you mean bro so i cant just mix some into a gallon and inject a dose into my plants maybe im misunderstanding.
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