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keatann · #1 (**permalink**) 08-31-2005, 07:15 PM

Holy crap, I can't believe it. I have a huge Power Plant that is almost ready to harvest and just noticed the top cola is full of those dreaded spider mites!
So far I've cut as many leaves as possible off her but is it advisable to spray with a light soap spray this late? Or should I just harvest what I have even though yield and effect will be lower? This is the first time I have run across this problem. I'm growing in 5 gallon pots outside.
I will appreciate any help that is offered.

420 Shade · #2 (**permalink**) 08-31-2005, 09:46 PM

im not sure but i think ladybugs can give u a hand.. but if u can get ahold of some, they go d ahead and harvest... water can cuase mold on your buds...

DataBass · #3 (**permalink**) 09-01-2005, 07:37 AM

I would think that if you harvested them as is that the mites would survive inside during drying. I'd just kill them now with the soap spray. The moisture won't be any worse than a rain and the soap is pretty harmless. I would even be tempted to rinse them off after the bugs die to get the little carcasses out of there and to get the soap residue off before they start to dry. You'll need to shake the water off and get a fan going in the drying room.

unoit · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2005, 03:57 PM

HIGH All, DataBass has the right idea.....I'd just spray a strong stream of water on the plant and wash O.F.F.F. them Borgs...it's better to do this than spray them with something you don't want to smoke.

Polar Ice · #5 (**permalink**) 09-02-2005, 08:33 PM

yo i think databass has a good idea too but i got a better one...

theres this product called SAFER'S soap all natural made from vegetables i use it all the time
u can get it at any garden centre
simply spray on the under side of the leaves after the sun goes off ur plants, leave on for a couple hours and rinse off thuroly
do this every secound day time the mites r gone

it works for me
good luck
SmokE ThAt Siznat

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#1 (permalink) 08-31-2005, 07:15 PM
keatann Toronto Toker Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 30	Spider Mites @ 5 Weeks Flowering! Holy crap, I can't believe it. I have a huge Power Plant that is almost ready to harvest and just noticed the top cola is full of those dreaded spider mites! So far I've cut as many leaves as possible off her but is it advisable to spray with a light soap spray this late? Or should I just harvest what I have even though yield and effect will be lower? This is the first time I have run across this problem. I'm growing in 5 gallon pots outside. I will appreciate any help that is offered.

#2 (permalink) 08-31-2005, 09:46 PM
420 Shade Lovein My S13, S14!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Land Off Heartless... Posts: 2,073	im not sure but i think ladybugs can give u a hand.. but if u can get ahold of some, they go d ahead and harvest... water can cuase mold on your buds... __________________ <a href="http://www.GraffitiGen.com/"><img src="http://www.GraffitiGen.com/created/15394580.gif" border="0" alt="http://www.GraffitiGen.com/ - Graffiti Creator"></a>

#3 (permalink) 09-01-2005, 07:37 AM
DataBass Armon Tanzarian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 141	I would think that if you harvested them as is that the mites would survive inside during drying. I'd just kill them now with the soap spray. The moisture won't be any worse than a rain and the soap is pretty harmless. I would even be tempted to rinse them off after the bugs die to get the little carcasses out of there and to get the soap residue off before they start to dry. You'll need to shake the water off and get a fan going in the drying room.

#4 (permalink) 09-02-2005, 03:57 PM
unoit Fresh Air Inspector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The WET Coast CANADA Posts: 5,183	HIGH All, DataBass has the right idea.....I'd just spray a strong stream of water on the plant and wash O.F.F.F. them Borgs...it's better to do this than spray them with something you don't want to smoke. __________________ Need some good reading..check out the links. Links, Guides, and Troubleshooting Great Info Marijuana Grower'sHandbook One of the best guides Marijuana Bible Old Farmer's Almanac

#5 (permalink) 09-02-2005, 08:33 PM
Polar Ice Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 11	plan A yo i think databass has a good idea too but i got a better one... theres this product called SAFER'S soap all natural made from vegetables i use it all the time u can get it at any garden centre simply spray on the under side of the leaves after the sun goes off ur plants, leave on for a couple hours and rinse off thuroly do this every secound day time the mites r gone it works for me good luck SmokE ThAt Siznat

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