Resetting a tent after radioactive Mite infestation.

So. What is the general consensus about when to start treating seedlings with an IPM course. Should I wait a week or two, then start my IPM?

I wouldn't want to water with neem, or spray with products, when the roots and leaves aren't developed enough.

Any knowledge and personal experiences are appreciated.

Diesel840

Ps. I'll probably post this in my Medicine Man Thread, as well.
 
Update: I treated my seedlings with their first IPM treatment. They got sprayed with azamax, about 1oz per galon.

I inspected multiple seedlings with a jewelers loop, I need to clean off the trichs from previous harvests.

I didnt see any spider mites or eggs, but I did see the exoskeleton of an unknown insect sitting atop one of the leaves. I could see it with the naked eye and a closer inspection with my loop confirmed it is an exoskeleton.

I'll continue to update on here, periodically, as to the success of my IPM.

Thank you again for everyone's help.

Diesel840
 
Hi all. I wanted to thank everyone who has contributed their knowledge and experience to this thread. All of your advice has helped tremendously! I have not seen a single trace of any 🕷 mites. I saw a single silverfish, the other day. Otherwise, a bug free room!

I still have a good month or so until my staggered harvest begin. I'll update this thread again after some harvest.


pleased420 said:
hands/wear gloves when handling plants/soil
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This is something I don't implement like I should. I feel like I'm wasting the gloves. I can't stand how much trash I accumulate becuase of growing indoors. 😆. I should really practice this though. I do shower and change clothes everytime. Just like you said. 😀

Again, thank you everyone. I was so worried about them surviving the onslaught. But, you all got me through 🕷 Mite free. 😁

Diesel840
 
It looks like I have gotten a Russet Mite infestation. I sprayed down the plants which are most affected, with Dr. Zymes. Unfortunately, my spray bottle stopped working, half way through. I've ordered a new sprayer and am planning on sprinkling diotamaceous earth onto the leaves and on top of the soil, while I wait for my delivery. I might also pick up some predatory mites.
 
Diesel840 said:
It looks like I have gotten a Russet Mite infestation. I sprayed down the plants which are most affected, with Dr. Zymes. Unfortunately, my spray bottle stopped working, half way through. I've ordered a new sprayer and am planning on sprinkling diotamaceous earth onto the leaves and on top of the soil, while I wait for my delivery. I might also pick up some predatory mites.
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Good luck for your fight against these suckers (y)

MB
 
Mr. Brown said:
Good luck for your fight against these suckers (y)
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Thanks Mr. Brown. I've lost more than a few mums in the last few months. I've been having a harder and harder time keeping them happy. I'm now thinking what I thought was ph issues, deficiencies, and under/over watering, could have actually been stress from these little buggers. I'm now seeing them everywhere in my mum cab and on some plants in veg.

Diesel840
Ps. @Mr. Brown your plants look like a dream 😉
 
Side issue. I've noticed condensation in a few spots on my cieling, in the room I grow. Could this be because of freezing temps outside causing the warm humid air in the room to condense? I saw it some last winter. I thought that maybe my apartment hasld a leak, but I didn't notice it during the warmer rainy months. I need to determine if it's a leaky roof, and if it is, I'll have to relocate the plants... somehow. If it is just condensation becuase of the differerence in temps and humidity, then I'll need to determine how best to control it.
 
After researching and getting a better look with my new scope, I think I have Thrips and not russet mites.
A. I don't share genetics, so everything I have is popped from seed, not clones.
B. I haven't been to any gardens, I don't know any fellow growers, irl.
C. I think I've seen these buggers in my soil, on and off since I started growing. Most of the sites I read, say that russet mites aren't spread in the soil.


@Skuncle Lenny I know you used to ised Ladybugs for 🕷 mites, did you ever use them to treat thrips or russet mites? Anyone have experience with predator mites?
 
musashi said:
Squiggly lines not dots? Spinosad is more cost effective for thrips. Pyrethrin for broad spectrum.
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Hey, Mu. Thanks for the recomendation.

Here are two photos I got online which look like the type of damage I'm seeing.

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Diesel840 said:
After researching and getting a better look with my new scope, I think I have Thrips and not russet mites.
A. I don't share genetics, so everything I have is popped from seed, not clones.
B. I haven't been to any gardens, I don't know any fellow growers, irl.
C. I think I've seen these buggers in my soil, on and off since I started growing. Most of the sites I read, say that russet mites aren't spread in the soil.


@Skuncle Lenny I know you used to ised Ladybugs for 🕷 mites, did you ever use them to treat thrips or russet mites? Anyone have experience with predator mites?
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Yup, it’s reported that 🐞 eat Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Thrips, & many other soft-bodied insects.
 
Diesel840 said:
Side issue. I've noticed condensation in a few spots on my cieling, in the room I grow. Could this be because of freezing temps outside causing the warm humid air in the room to condense? I saw it some last winter. I thought that maybe my apartment hasld a leak, but I didn't notice it during the warmer rainy months. I need to determine if it's a leaky roof, and if it is, I'll have to relocate the plants... somehow. If it is just condensation becuase of the differerence in temps and humidity, then I'll need to determine how best to control it.
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Yes, most likely cold spots that cause condensation on the surface with mold as a result.
If the surface stays flat and does not look swollen or bumby chances are slim that the spot is caused by water infiltration behind the ceiling.
I always had a dehumidifier in my lung room, try to position it in a way that the dry air that it produces is aimed at the coldest surfaces to keep condensation at bay.

Thrips are fairly easy to eradicate with spinosad as mu said, predatory mites are also a good option if you do not want to spray your plants.

Good luck.
 
Thanks @Swifty There are no bubling or bulging, but like you said it does mold occasionally. I occasionally rub that part of the cieling down with bleach.
Swifty said:
I always had a dehumidifier in my lung room, try to position it in a way that the dry air that it produces is aimed at the coldest surfaces to keep condensation at bay.
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Nice idea, I'm going to impliment this.

As for chemical warfare, I don't mind being more aggressive with how I treat my few mums and veg plants. I'm going to I'm going to alternate between a few sprays, and in a week or two introduce ladybugs to hopefully finish them off. I actually saw one of them crawling on a piece of paper in the middle of the room. No where near the tents. I'm going to have to sanitize the entire room.
 
The plants have been treated with Dr. Zymes, sprinkled with DE, and will be treated with treated with something harder in a few days. I'll get some lady bugs in that room in a week or so to hopefully finish off the infestation.
 
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