Russet mites? Green Cleaner experience?

ViolettaLiz · Oct 11, 2023

So recently, I noticed 1 plant getting very bright yellow on new growth. I noticed a 2nd plant also started to get yellow. I removed those 2 plants from the tent and I wiped the tent down with white vinegar.

I sprayed the mix of Dr Bronners and water as an insecticidal spray on all the plants, after I took the first one outside and sprayed the shit out of it and plucked the worst new growth area off.
I am afraid it is Russet mites. I have gotten Green Cleaner to use on the plants. Has anyone used this and have successfully fought and won against the mites?

Thoughts or ideas? Anything?? I'll include pictures I'm afraid the other 2 in the tent will get them too since they were all in the tent together.

ViolettaLiz · Oct 12, 2023

No experienced growers to advise? Idk why it linked to ama-zon to purchase that product

Natep · Oct 13, 2023

With mites you will see little white spots on leaves. I fought that battle. It’s not fun. Skip all the chemicals and buy predator mites.

Deadstill · Oct 13, 2023

Any particular reason you think it might be russet mites? Just wondering. I cannot positively identify anything from those pictures, and russet mites are not as easily identifiable as spider mites. Russet mites are thinner and smaller than a single human hair. Using a jeweler's loupe or even a microscope will be required to correctly diagnose their presence.

I've been using this product for all mites and pests in Cannabis for quite a few years now with 100% success rate. It's organic, OMRI listed, safe and natural, won't burn your plants like neem oil, and won't leave any funky residue or harsh chemicals in your end product. Safe to use from clone through harvest - check it out -> https://www.amazon.com/Bio-Pesticid...8227&sprefix=agromagen+growsaf,aps,410&sr=8-5

It is a little pricey, but not nearly as pricey as some other products on the market, and much much safer.

I would spray this a couple of times and then you could rest assured that bugs won't be a problem again, at least for this grow.

Good luck and if I haven't said it before, Howdy, and welcome to the Farm!

ViolettaLiz · Oct 13, 2023

Natep said:
With mites you will see little white spots on leaves. I fought that battle. It’s not fun. Skip all the chemicals and buy predator mites.

I haven seen white spots but the new growth will start to look dry after a bit if I don't use dr Bronners. Which bugs are beneficial predator mites? I've never added bugs to any plants.

ViolettaLiz · Oct 13, 2023

Deadstill said:
Any particular reason you think it might be russet mites? Just wondering. I cannot positively identify anything from those pictures, and russet mites are not as easily identifiable as spider mites. Russet mites are thinner and smaller than a single human hair. Using a jeweler's loupe or even a microscope will be required to correctly diagnose their presence.

I've been using this product for all mites and pests in Cannabis for quite a few years now with 100% success rate. It's organic, OMRI listed, safe and natural, won't burn your plants like neem oil, and won't leave any funky residue or harsh chemicals in your end product. Safe to use from clone through harvest - check it out -> https://www.amazon.com/Bio-Pesticide-All-Natural-Insecticide-Pesticide-Better-Insects-Non-Phytotoxic/dp/B07PH46H8K/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1YKMLCZKZ1GIJ&keywords=agromagen+growsafe&qid=1697208227&sprefix=agromagen+growsaf,aps,410&sr=8-5

It is a little pricey, but not nearly as pricey as some other products on the market, and much much safer.

I would spray this a couple of times and then you could rest assured that bugs won't be a problem again, at least for this grow.

Good luck and if I haven't said it before, Howdy, and welcome to the Farm!

I have looked up on this and other sites and it seems the russet mites do turn the new growth a bright green. It seems to have the symptoms that I found online for russet mites. I know how Spider mites appear and it doesn't seem like Spider ones.
I don't have a jewelers loupe yet but was going to get one. I have a microscope but haven't tried that yet.
The Grow Safe you suggested is cheaper then the green cleaner I have currently. This one is also supposed to be all natural also. It's mainly soybean oil. I might return and switch products since your suggestion is cheaper. I'm wondering if the plants got the mites from being outside before I brought them inside. It's incredibly annoying.

Thank you

LoveGrowingIt · Oct 13, 2023

ViolettaLiz said:
No experienced growers to advise? Idk why it linked to ama-zon to purchase that product

I have no experience with russet mites. I wouldn't use green cleaner. I've had good results killing spider mites with AgroMagen GrowSafe. Before putting any substance on the plants, however, I'd make sure it really is an insect problem. Your plants look to me like they might have nutrient or watering problems. Yellow new growth can be caused by nutrient lockout, among other problems. A few close-up pictures of the leaves could help us diagnose the problem.

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