Leaf problems- what to do?

[5one9SH]

I have this spotting on my leaves or 2 plants. Not sure exactly what it is but if anybody knows or how to treat this, their info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Canuck147]

Spider mites

 

[5one9SH]

Awesome thanks thats managable! I was really hoping it wasnt leaf septoria. Will a dish soap solution do the trick?

 

[Canuck147]

Not sure about that - haven't had to deal with them for a while - they are called 'the Borg' for reasons you might find out. Check out what Nebula says to help get rid of them.

 

[kingfish]

Alternate between these two. Works for me every time. Or you will be assimilated.

 

[5one9SH]

Yikes! I'll see if I can find something like that in town later. I'd order some but from what I've been reading I don't have the time to wait for something to arrive. Little bastards..

 

[kingfish]

Try to get them under control before you go in flowering (12/12). You darn sure you don't want them to start webbing. Then you really will be assimilated.

 

[Canuck147]

If it's mites they lay their eggs in your wet soil? You using soil? Put a half inch of sand on top of your soil - you can still water through it. Or put some more dry soil on top.

 

[5one9SH]

Thanks! Plant is looking better already and I put some sand around the soil too. I'll post updated pics soon

 

[MeestaFeesha]

Went by a local nursery today and ran into a friend from 10+ years ago. Where I've been purchasing ladybugs/mantids, and he recommended to continue with ladybugs, he also suggested..ugh..I believe they were called 'Green Lacewings', already likely found in a gardening space. Being the way in which they are handled/hatched, he explained they are shipped overnight and once at home, you can let their packaging hang near/in the grow space you're using. Voracious Eaters once they hatch I guess. More focus on aphids, but they'll go after mite species as well, eating their larvae too.

After treating your plants with a chemical solution to mitigate the colony that's being created, it could be helpful to introduce them. (I remember it being a drop of dawn in a spray bottle, but it's been a very long time since I've done that myself). Beyond beneficial insects there are plants that can help mitigate critter problems. Marigold, Dill, Chrysanthemum, Chamomile, the list goes on. A search for companion planting or beneficial planting, as well as beneficial insects, could help you find more direction with the course of action you choose to take.