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Spider Mites in flowering stage.

soonboomer

soonboomer

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I found a few spider mites on the underside of a few leaves on one of my clones this evening. Everything is pretty far along in flowering, so I was wanting to solicit a few ideas on best course of treatment. I checked about 20 more blades and only found 2 more infected leaves (no webs at this point). Any proven ideas?
 
I've used 2tsp apple cider vinegar to one quart water. Spray once a day. Shake off excess after a minute or so. Keep circulation going. Last week of flowering, spray once with water and circulate. Get rid of the excess water. Don't let the leaves stay wet.
 
I've heard about that treatment.......hydrogen peroxide too. Always want to go the natural route before trying any type of commercial spray. Get plenty of air circulation currently and tomorrow is supposed to be hot and breezy, so will probably give that a try in the morning.Thanks!
 
Vinegar is a caustic acid. That's why bugs don't like it. H2O2, as far as I know, is more for mold and mildew.
I've used a similar vinegar and H2O2 solution for cleaning itchy dog ears.
 
Spider mites are easy to get rid of. There are tons of companies that sell predatory mites. Just Google " predatory mites for spider mites ". All you do is sprinkle them on and walk away. Once all the mites, eggs and larva are gone the predatory mites dies off. Easy peasy.
 
Ladybugs would be good as well.
For a spray I use ISO 50/50 with water (can be as little as 1 part ISO to 8 parts water). Spray every 3 days for 3 treatments. This kills adults but not eggs, rosemary oil kills the eggs but I dont use that.
 
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