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Thanks Jimster - when you say “empty room” are you referring to the room around the tent? If so, that wouldn’t be empty. I was thinking of putting the Fogger inside the tent, zipping it up while it sprays, then ventilating after a few hoursI have used Pyrethrin foggers to combat spider mites with decent results. If you have removed the plants and have an empty room, then you won't have any problems with the fogger. FWIW, turn the lights and fans off for several hours, and if possible, ventilate the tent before restoring power. One danger from any aerosol product is the flammability issue. Some products are flammable and some use propane for propellants, so just air it out a little before turning the power back on. Put a bag over your lights and electronics to keep the bug stuff from coating your bulbs/Leds and electronics. I use cat flea bombs, which have Pyrethrin and it breaks down pretty quickly, being made out of crushed flowers.
I am not sure what kind of spider mite. I’m not even entirely sure it’s a spider mite, that was a guess by someone else. We do have a vegetable garden outside though.Do you know what kind of spider mite? What do they look like? Were her plants clones or from seed? Do you have a vegetable garden outside?
If two spotted mite, you can use a doktor doom pytherin fogger but will want to follow up in 3 days with a fogger with a different active ingredient. As two spotted spider mites can build resistance to insecticide. That’s why they are called the borg “resistance is futile.”
If not two spotted spider mites then you could probably get away with using two or three doktor doom foggers spaced 3ish days apart but I wouldn’t recommend it. Always best to rotate active ingredients.
Yeah since the plants are now out of the tent, I’m not worried about the Fogger ruining them in any way. Any prep I should do for the room *outside* of the tent?There really is no concern using them in a smaller space, but it wouldn't be good for plants and stuff. Another option would be to use a "Hot Shot2" pest strip. The active ingredient is very powerful and shouldn't be used around food or people (for extended periods of time), but it would be perfectly safe to put one in the grow room, turn the fan and lights off, and let it go for a few days. It will kill ANYTHING in there. It emits a vapor that permeates the entire room, although I would recommend letting it air out with fans on for a day or two after treatment. You can store the strips in a big ziplock for later use. I wouldn't recommend this for flowering, but it might be OK for vegging if not used too long. The strips are pretty safe, but are about the strongest thing you can get without a special license. Years ago, they used to be called Shell No Pest Strips and were found hanging in just about every household during the early 70s. The current version is pretty safe, but can still cause a lot of problems if ingested or overexposed.
I am not sure what kind of spider mite. I’m not even entirely sure it’s a spider mite, that was a guess by someone else. We do have a vegetable garden outside though.
I’m really just wondering about the safety of using a Fogger in such a contained space. The tent is only 54 cu ft. Any risk of putting a Fogger in there? Should I prep the area outside the tent?
You can. Just as a precaution I would open the door to the tent for a few minutes before turning the fans on, just to allow any potentially flammable vapor concentrations to dissipate a little. Outside of the room, I would spray with as strong of a residual bug killer that you can find, but not the stuff based on boric acid/borax (kills ants and cockroaches). A barrier insecticide will help with unwanted intruders arriving from outside the tent via the ground. The stuff that you spray and it keeps bugs out for 3+ months is great for the outside perimeter. I don't know if I would use it inside as it could possibly contaminate the plants.I had thought I could just set the Fogger off for a few hours then turn the fan on to ventilate it
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