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That my fine fellow, is textbook spider mite damage! I can even see one of the two spotted fuckers in your pic!
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Does anybody know what this could be?
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Start spraying like crazy! Of one pr two of them survive or their eggs, they WILL come back.

If you have plants in flower, then I suggest Dr. Zymes Elliminator. It can be sprayed all the way to harvest. Though, I wonder what inhaling vitamin C could do. I haven't found literature yet about cumbusting vitamin C, which is the main active ingredient in Dr. Zymes.
 
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At first I remembered @longball recommendation to burn down the house and collect the insurance money :ROFLMAO:
But I thought why not give it a try and get rid of those suckers ;)
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I cleaned every surface in the project tent with isopropyl and bleach.
I cut of every infected leave I found and put the plants under the shower to wash of as many mites as possible. After that I sprayed them with a light acid solution and as soon as they dried I rub every single leave on those plants with isopropyl.
If that don't work I have to burn down the house.

Thanks guys for your help and support (y)

Not in my house
MB
 
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Mr. Brown said:
At first I remembered @longball recommendation to burn down the house and collect the insurance money :ROFLMAO:
But I thought why not give it a try and get rid of those suckers ;)
full

I cleaned every surface in the project tent with isopropyl and bleach.
I cut of every infected leave I found and put the plants under the shower to wash of as many mites as possible. After that I sprayed them with a light acid solution and as soon as they dried I rub every single leave on those plants with isopropyl.
If that don't work I have to burn down the house.

Thanks guys for your help and support (y)

Not in my house
MB
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That should have got rid of them.
 
The cleanest garden gets the worst pest...ironically...i'd also intruduce some good ol' Maikäfer if possible. Should be still plenty around right now, i see some every day outside. Zero cost zero. 3-4 pieces caught in a glass an released in your tent with thos plants should help solving this issue. They are professionals in this field and will spot all those hidden ones...
 
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Hi Mr. Brown! :)

Hopefully you are rid of those suckers now. I have found isopropyl to be effective. I used it every day for a least four days to be safe. I've also found Dawn dish soap and water to be effective. Keeps things nice and clean. I try to stay away from harsh chemicals if possible. What was the light acid solution you used? I also wonder how you got them in the first place? Any ideas? I guess the phuckers are most or less everywhere and just wait for an opportunity. Sometimes it seems like they go for plants that have been under-watered, but that is just a theory of mine, no proof of this.

Longball
 
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I have found isopropyl to be effective
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My first run, I dealt with Spider Mites 😔. The hydro shop guy tried to get me to buy chemicals. I chose isopropyl and some paper towels... it did not work as well for me. Lol. I wasnt getting the coverage I needed.


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Sometimes it seems like they go for plants that have been under-watered, but that is just a theory of mine, no proof of this.
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Underwatered plants or stressed plants are ALWAYS the first place i find them.

I'm glad you haven't found any more.

Keep the great show coming!☺️

Diesel840
 
longball said:
Hi Mr. Brown! :)

Hopefully you are rid of those suckers now. I have found isopropyl to be effective. I used it every day for a least four days to be safe. I've also found Dawn dish soap and water to be effective. Keeps things nice and clean. I try to stay away from harsh chemicals if possible. What was the light acid solution you used? I also wonder how you got them in the first place? Any ideas? I guess the phuckers are most or less everywhere and just wait for an opportunity. Sometimes it seems like they go for plants that have been under-watered, but that is just a theory of mine, no proof of this.

Longball
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Thank you @longball (y)

I will repeat this procedure as long as it takes to get rid of them.

For the acid solution I use the Terra Aquatica pH- powder that I use to regulate the pH in the nutrient solution. You can also use it at high concentration to clean and desinfect your system and at low concentration as a foliar spray to clean the leaves.

I think I got the spider mites from my balcony. I have some peppermint plants that seem infected as well. I already killed them and got rid of the soil.

Keep it sucker free
MB
 
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