Can spidermites live inside straight perlite?

Discussion in 'Hydroponic Growing' started by gardeningheaven, Aug 7, 2015.

  1. #1 gardeningheaven, Aug 7, 2015
    or any other pest?

     
  2. #2 GoldGrower, Aug 13, 2015
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    not for long, the perlite won't kill them. There just won't be any food in there so that would be a problem for them because they would eventually starve
     
  3. #3 Dro Smoe, Aug 13, 2015
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    Perhaps I'm missing something here.. I assume you're talking about perlite that is supporting active growth? They'd simply have to move up a bit for a feast lol.. I always found spider mites to be nice and cozy living on the plant they're destroying.. Getting all they need from sucking the life blood of our girls.. I don't think the substrate would make any difference..? They can live out their entire life cycle on a host plant - be it eatting, breeding or egg laying.. Please correct me if I'm wrong..
     
  4. #4 GoldGrower, Aug 13, 2015
    he's probably talking about the dangers of re-using perlite that had plants with spider mites in it
     
  5. #5 Dro Smoe, Aug 13, 2015
    Oh I see! lol thanks Gold..
     
  6. #6 GoldGrower, Aug 14, 2015
    I could be wrong, but it's the only logical thing I can think of
     

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