spider mite infestation

TheGrandPuba · 03-12-2010, 07:36 PM

So my buddy's flowering plant has a bunch of mites on it and it just got sprayed pretty well with some insecticide that says it's derived from the Chrysanthemum flower.

It is in week 4 of flower and the buds are developing alright but you can see little mites moving on the leaves even after it was sprayed, and the leaves are starting to look white and powdery.

What do you guys recommend? Wait a day, take a look and if they are still there spray again? Is this the proper spay to be using? (it says it kills mites)

José · 03-12-2010, 07:58 PM

didn't you already start a spider mite thread somewhere?

the leaves are starting to get white and powdery?

what the fuck, what is this, the three stooges growing pot?

**SageTree** · 03-12-2010, 08:01 PM

What does the white powdery stuff look like. Is it the mites small webs, hence the name, or is it more of a batritis/mold powder? Also I'm not sure what insecticide you are using, but it will take a few treatments to get the fresh crop as eggs continue to hatch. This will take some time, stick with it.

TheGrandPuba · 03-12-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SpankyMcLankey

didn't you already start a spider mite thread somewhere?

the leaves are starting to get white and powdery?

what the fuck, what is this, the three stooges growing pot?

Webs sounds about right.

No I've never made a thread about spider mites.

Three stooges? The fuck are you talking about?

Thanks for the help SageTree

José · 03-12-2010, 08:31 PM

1) you have spider mites 2) you have white powder mildew

both of these things will drastically reduce the quality of the end product, and your helath.

**SageTree** · 03-12-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGrandPuba

Webs sounds about right.

No I've never made a thread about spider mites.

Three stooges? The fuck are you talking about?

Thanks for the help SageTree

Sure thing man. I never grew too many herbs, but I have been working with plants for 8 years now. You have 2 things going on here I feel.

Good luck man! Success with plants is in the patience and care you give them. As long as you aren't only loving them with water

That's just killing with kindness.

stoneric · 03-12-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGrandPuba

So my buddy's flowering plant

Seriously, is it your buddy's plant, or are you trying to be ultra safe? Of course you can't answer that if you're trying to be ultra safe.

I notice you always talk about your buddy's plant. Not fucking with you or anything like that, just curious. And sorry to stray off topic.

**SageTree** · 03-12-2010, 08:41 PM

The "My friend" line spans the ages

TheGrandPuba · 03-12-2010, 08:42 PM

Spanky, you're not offering help of any kind.

The humidity is around 35 percent with more than adequate air movement. I'm thinking the white stuff would be webs or discoloration from the mites, not any kind of mold or mildew

You're making it sound like mites are impossible to get rid of.

The spray is from 'doktor doom botanics' by the way.

TheGrandPuba · 03-12-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stoneric

Seriously, is it your buddy's plant, or are you trying to be ultra safe? Of course you can't answer that if you're trying to be ultra safe.

I notice you always talk about your buddy's plant. Not fucking with you or anything like that, just curious. And sorry to stray off topic.

Despite or maybe because of all the dumb questions I ask here I actually know a fair bit about growing, but I can't do it because I still live with my mom. My good friend doesn't know shit about growing but has some spare space. So I help him out in return for free weed. It's a win win

**SageTree** · 03-12-2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGrandPuba

Spanky, you're not offering help of any kind.

The humidity is around 35 percent with more than adequate air movement. I'm thinking the white stuff would be webs or discoloration from the mites, not any kind of mold or mildew

You're making it sound like mites are impossible to get rid of.

The spray is from 'doktor doom botanics' by the way.

From what I read about the flower and it insecticide uses, it does sound like its effects the adults and stops egg laying, however it will take a few cycles I'm sure to get rid of your mites. I wouldn't say impossible, but it's persistent work.

Here is some info from the site I found under the product name:

DooM HOME

Quote:

Doktor Doom Botanics Plant Insecticide Spray .20% PYRETHRUM Apply 2-3 applications at 5-10 day intervals.

The Pyrethrum is Chrysanthemum

Webs are REALLY obvious they look like webs, period. Anything beyond that I think you have other concerns.

stoneric · 03-12-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGrandPuba

Despite or maybe because of all the dumb questions I ask here I actually know a fair bit about growing, but I can't do it because I still live with my mom. My good friend doesn't know shit about growing but has some spare space. So I help him out in return for free weed. It's a win win

That's why I asked. You seem to be an experienced grower. Good plan.

**SageTree** · 03-12-2010, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGrandPuba

Despite or maybe because of all the dumb questions I ask here I actually know a fair bit about growing, but I can't do it because I still live with my mom. My good friend doesn't know shit about growing but has some spare space. So I help him out in return for free weed. It's a win win

I hear that story. It stinks being the green thumb with the friend who's all thumbs not green that it. These are the people who kill their plant ,the week I go away, with water.

José · 03-12-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SageTree

Webs are REALLY obvious they look like webs, period. Anything beyond that I think you have other concerns.

that's what I'm saying bro's. it's not hard to tell the difference between webs, and "white stuff."

You say I'm not helping, but if you actually have PM, you are ignoring me right now instead of looking into it. Don't say I didn't try to help you. Because this is my last post.

TheGrandPuba · 03-13-2010, 10:40 AM

Whatever man, I wasn't trying to be rude or anything. You just don't seem to offer much in the way of solutions. I was getting more of a 'you're fucked and you suck at growing' vibe from you.

It doesn't seem like mold or mildew would be possible with the amount of air circulation and the relatively low humidity.

Jenna_Grows · 03-13-2010, 10:56 AM

We use "safers" and spray the plants, including the soil....there are some homemade recipes on here I think.....

Take them out of veg/flower and spray them.. make sure you get under the leaves too, let them dry before returning them to avoid hot spots on the leaves..(burning)..T his gives a chance to spray down and wipe the grow area... (avoid the lights or better yet, turn them off and let them cool down before spraying or wiping in there) Repeat in two weeks..

A cheap magnifyer will give you a good idea what the white stuff is.

Good luck!

**SageTree** · 03-13-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenna_Grows

We use "safers" and spray the plants, including the soil....there are some homemade recipes on here I think.....

Take them out of veg/flower and spray them.. make sure you get under the leaves too, let them dry before returning them to avoid hot spots on the leaves..(burning)..T his gives a chance to spray down and wipe the grow area... (avoid the lights or better yet, turn them off and let them cool down before spraying or wiping in there) Repeat in two weeks..

A cheap magnifyer will give you a good idea what the white stuff is.

Good luck!

This answer is ACE! Getting the undersides! These are good things to mention, because I just sorta assume these things

Sesai *bows

vaporedout · 03-14-2010, 09:32 AM

well its a good thing that spanky isnt posting anymore in this thread, three stooges, damn people come here to learn and who cares if he says my friend, everyones got a friend who grows, just ask em, hey if you do have powdery mold get a PM bomb...... i had mold, go look at my post a little under this one, i used the bomb and it killed the spores in the room and on the plants, i will post an update pic in my mold thread so check it out and see if its the same as your buddies.... the room is dark so i dont know the name off hand of the bomb so if you want it ill post it when the lights go on,

stoneric · 03-14-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vaporedout

damn people come here to learn and who cares if he says my friend, everyones got a friend who grows, just ask em

I'm the one who asked about his friend and told him I meant nothing by it. I don't think I offended him.

José · 03-14-2010, 01:31 PM

and PM is mildew not mold. lol

looks like you need to LEARN MOAR.

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TheGrandPuba amateur gynecologist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in my head Posts: 2,588 Thanks: 43 Thanked 59 Times in 38 Posts	spider mite infestation So my buddy's flowering plant has a bunch of mites on it and it just got sprayed pretty well with some insecticide that says it's derived from the Chrysanthemum flower. It is in week 4 of flower and the buds are developing alright but you can see little mites moving on the leaves even after it was sprayed, and the leaves are starting to look white and powdery. What do you guys recommend? Wait a day, take a look and if they are still there spray again? Is this the proper spay to be using? (it says it kills mites) Last edited by TheGrandPuba; 03-12-2010 at 08:21 PM.

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SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,768 Times in 4,664 Posts	What does the white powdery stuff look like. Is it the mites small webs, hence the name, or is it more of a batritis/mold powder? Also I'm not sure what insecticide you are using, but it will take a few treatments to get the fresh crop as eggs continue to hatch. This will take some time, stick with it. __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance. Last edited by SageTree; 03-12-2010 at 08:06 PM.

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03-12-2010, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
José YaHookan Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,368 Thanks: 62 Thanked 147 Times in 72 Posts	didn't you already start a spider mite thread somewhere? the leaves are starting to get white and powdery? what the fuck, what is this, the three stooges growing pot?

03-12-2010, 08:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
José YaHookan Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,368 Thanks: 62 Thanked 147 Times in 72 Posts	1) you have spider mites 2) you have white powder mildew both of these things will drastically reduce the quality of the end product, and your helath.

03-12-2010, 08:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheGrandPuba amateur gynecologist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in my head Posts: 2,588 Thanks: 43 Thanked 59 Times in 38 Posts	Spanky, you're not offering help of any kind. The humidity is around 35 percent with more than adequate air movement. I'm thinking the white stuff would be webs or discoloration from the mites, not any kind of mold or mildew You're making it sound like mites are impossible to get rid of. The spray is from 'doktor doom botanics' by the way.

03-13-2010, 10:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
TheGrandPuba amateur gynecologist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in my head Posts: 2,588 Thanks: 43 Thanked 59 Times in 38 Posts	Whatever man, I wasn't trying to be rude or anything. You just don't seem to offer much in the way of solutions. I was getting more of a 'you're fucked and you suck at growing' vibe from you. It doesn't seem like mold or mildew would be possible with the amount of air circulation and the relatively low humidity.

03-13-2010, 10:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jenna_Grows Old School Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 946 Thanks: 311 Thanked 315 Times in 191 Posts	We use "safers" and spray the plants, including the soil....there are some homemade recipes on here I think..... Take them out of veg/flower and spray them.. make sure you get under the leaves too, let them dry before returning them to avoid hot spots on the leaves..(burning)..T his gives a chance to spray down and wipe the grow area... (avoid the lights or better yet, turn them off and let them cool down before spraying or wiping in there) Repeat in two weeks.. A cheap magnifyer will give you a good idea what the white stuff is. Good luck!

03-14-2010, 09:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
vaporedout " U have 2 be some1" Join Date: May 2009 Location: In a Free Nation Posts: 278 Thanks: 56 Thanked 117 Times in 83 Posts	well its a good thing that spanky isnt posting anymore in this thread, three stooges, damn people come here to learn and who cares if he says my friend, everyones got a friend who grows, just ask em, hey if you do have powdery mold get a PM bomb...... i had mold, go look at my post a little under this one, i used the bomb and it killed the spores in the room and on the plants, i will post an update pic in my mold thread so check it out and see if its the same as your buddies.... the room is dark so i dont know the name off hand of the bomb so if you want it ill post it when the lights go on,

03-14-2010, 01:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
José YaHookan Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,368 Thanks: 62 Thanked 147 Times in 72 Posts	and PM is mildew not mold. lol looks like you need to LEARN MOAR.

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