Got these little white bugs on my plants. They are tucked into the buds. What can I spray on the plants and buds? Already sprayed them with the hose pretty good. Seemed to help but didn't want to blast the buds.
You have white fly and spinasod won't control as sucking or piercing insect. It only works on contact and like you said they are hiding in the buds. Read the label before applying insecticides just check and see if it is labelled for the insect your spraying for. Spinosad
Depends on how far along the buds are. if they are in the first stages you should be fine. Spinosad General Fact Sheet
I would go the essential oil route, maybe something in the citrus family to bring out the terps while killing the white fly's.
They had this right at my local hardware ( I live in a small town ). I figured I'd try this first as oppose to ordering and waiting for something. It says it kills whiteflys and is safe up to day of harvest. My question is can I add some straight neem oil to the spray for something a little extra? Or should I just use as instructed.
A 3rd vote for spray away. Spinosad will do the job. Must be applied in 3 applications. Every other day. Spraying citrus may kill white flies but will not add terps what so ever. And lemon juice is highly acidic and may cause ill effects. Sent from my LG-H631 using Grasscity Forum mobile app