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[D.A.A.S.69]

Bro those are scary , did they do all that damage in your pictures? I'm assuming when you first saw something you marked a certain branch with that blue thing , I also mark mine so I want forget. I would do as Alltatup said and harvest them now with seeing that much amber for sure ,especially if the bugs caused all that damage if they did cause that damage they just about f-cked you up. I am sure glad you kept a good eye on your plants.

[Blazed227]

Nah scared to spray cause they ready to harvest any day.. was gonna flush for a few days an choppem.. noe gonna just do what alltatup said an just get alcohol wipem down while i choppem down.. hopefully there not really harsh smoking since tjey havent been flushed

[Blazed227]

Oh an can u see the other bug more clear? I suffocated his ass 4 2 days so i could dump him out an get a clear pic.. fucker still half alive tho lol

[Blazed227]

Yea im guessin they did.. i didnt even notice them until last night , tjats just a pipr cleaner pulling the branch down..ive noticed leaves yellowing slowly but havent seen any dmg at all i thought it was just because it was close to harvest an it was normal.. then last night there was all the leaves lookin crispy an shit.. an was water night.. which is like every 3 days or so.. an i check tjem pretty good every watering... so that was 3 days. Of dmg.. diff plants tho.. only on a branch or 2 of each plant

[D.A.A.S.69]

Looks like they don't f-ck around for long after they get on one, what are you gonna do ,harvest them ?

[Blazed227]

Yea, was thinking about making tgat alchohol an soap mix an spray each plant 1 by 1 an an then harvest like spray one plant with alchohol then rinse with water then cut each branch one by one cleaning any left over bugs or white stuff with alcohol.. hopefully my bud doesnt taste nasty because of not flushing.. but i think spraying them with pesticides will prolly make it more harsh tjen not.. so.. guess will see... its always somethin...

[Blazed227]

Ok so i found this online says to mix alcohol an liquid soap an spray.. is this a good idea heres exact recipie.. or is it not worth iy since im gonna choppem anyway? Was just tryin to think of a way to kill alot ofem so they dont get loose an get in my tent thats in the other room..

[Blazed227]

Mix 1/2 cup of ordinary rubbing alcohol with 1 quart of liquid soap. The alcohol helps strip away any waxy coating on the mealybugs so the soap can penetrate and kill them. Wait 20 minutes after spraying, then rinse theplant with water.

[D.A.A.S.69]

227 To be honest I ain't never had your problem. I had bugs yes ,but not like those. If your seeing lots of amber like that ,and the buds look good I'd probably try to flush them , but a real good curing might work good even if you don't flush . That might be some kind of a new bug no one has ever seen before.I sure wish we could find out what kind it is.But I would damn sure be harvesting them with that much amber showing.

[Blazed227]

Yea im gonna choppem tonight was tryin to lettem fatten up a lil bit more.. i had 7 plants under a 600 hps an a true 250 watt cfl not equivilent actual watts.. but they didnt fatten like i was hoping.. i ordered another 600 but sent it back an orederd 2 315 cmh to go on each side of the 600 hps.. but yea they just looked a little small even tho there 8-9 weeks an ready to harvest.. so yea was hopin they would fatten up.. but got bugs instead lmao.. my dumb luck

[oldjarhead100]

if your plants are under attack from pests they wont put the finial bulk on that would be my guess why they didn't fill out.I know stressing them out helps with resin production but I think this is the wrong kind of stress

[Blazed227]

Mayne thats what it was then... sucks... always somethin

[D.A.A.S.69]

You did a good deal getting those 315s they are the sh-t 227 them buds will damn sure be big an fat next time ,what kind did you get? , and did you get a deal by getting 2 of them ?

[Blazed227]

There 2 of the cheaper ones, they were 190 ea with free shipping.. i want to do away with the hps an get 1 or 2 of the 630s an settem up with the 2 630 in the middle with a 315 on each side with a mixture of the 3100k an 4200k bulbs. Its a 4x8x8 room.. that shoyld b more then enough light for 8-10 girls i think

[D.A.A.S.69]

That sounds good 227 , Good Luck with your plants

[berrypilot]

🌱 I did some research for you! The different bugs are actually different life stages of planthoppers/leafhoppers.

The very first bug looks like a nymph of one of these planthoppers. Example pic here.

The little white bugs with the cotton are also planthopper nymphs, like this. Example pic here. They have waxy secretions that give them fluffy "tails" and result in the cottony stuff.

They are plant-suckers, so that may be why your plant is suffering. I am but familiar with how to get rid of them but I hope the identification helps! 🌱

[alltatup]

The stuff of nightmares.

[alltatup]

That is one nasty-ass lookin bug!! Look at the claws on that thing!! Well, berrypilot I have to commend you; I looked for this bug and couldn't find it, and I KNEW that it didn't exactly look like a mealy bug, but I thought maybe it was the adolescent phase or something. GOOD RESEARCH, SHERLOCK!!!!!

[berrypilot]

🌱 I can't take full credit, I consulted with someone who is an expert on bugs! 🐛

[alltatup]

berrypilot it's actually a pretty freakin amazing looking animal, isn't it? I was thinking of making a poster or something; I really rather fascinated by it. (But I still want them all dead on Blazed's plants...

[Blazed227]

Thanks guys good to know!! So the starship trooper bug an the white bug are kinda the same kinda bug? The white ones also jumo like there on crack.. they jump high as shit..what would be the best way to get of the firat bug.. not the white ones.. i have 2 plants to finish harvesting then gonna completely spray the flowr room, however the brown bugs are all in my tent, an would like to killem before i put them in the big room an the plants get bigger an harder to find the bugs u know

[berrypilot]

🌱 If it makes you feel better, the person I was talking to was saying these bugs are in huge numbers all over the east coast right now. Something about the current weather conditions happens to be just right for them! 🌱

[alltatup]

Blazed227 No, the jumping ones that are soft and white are the mealy bugs. Read the insects page on GWE, because there are some products that are better to use in flowering than others, that you don't want to use in flowering.

[Blazed227]

No not really better lol , what would be a good preventitive measure to keep most bugs off? I was reading that a mixture of soap an water spray every so often or sand in the top inch or 2 will keep most away... any thoughrs?

[alltatup]

I think it was GanjaGed who posted an article on H2O2 recently: you might read this and try it:

Peroxide helps heal sick plants
In particular, a peroxide is a great option for treating root rot. If your soil is too compact, root rot can develop. Use 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed with water (one part peroxide to two parts water) and pour it over the infected roots of your plant.

Nix mold and mildew with peroxide
Moisture, dirt, and heat can combine to create some nasty mold and mildew situations. Get rid of mold and mildew by mixing 10 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide in a liter of water and spray daily until the mold/fungus goes away for good

Treat your water with hydrogen peroxide
Make the water you feed your plants a little healthier, by adding a bit of peroxide with the water in your watering can before applying to your plants and lawn. The peroxide removes chemicals and pesticides from tap water, making it healthier for your plants. 

Peroxide works as a rooting agent
The key to a strong, healthy plant is a good base (the roots). Give your roots a boost by dosing them with a little bit of peroxide. This can also help revive limp leaves. Spray a peroxide/water solution into the solution into the soil around the plant.

Peroxide keeps bugs away
Skip expensive chemicals at the store and spritz your plants with 1% hydrogen peroxide to keep bugs at bay.

Peroxide can prevent infections on cut plants and trees
Treat infections on plant leaves or roots with a spray of water and peroxide to disinfect the area and prevent the disease from spreading. You'll want to douse the area with a lot of the water/peroxide solution for the best results. 

Peroxide help seeds grow faster
You can speed up the growth of seeds by soaking them in a weak solution of water and peroxide for a few minutes before rinsing and planting.