Originally Posted by groputillor

Neem won't control root aphids at all. It also won't work too well on stronger flying aphid populations, and it won't work on spider mites. It will kill a few, but it won't keep them under any kind of manageable control. Systemics like imid are the ace up the sleeve in these cases.

Here's how to use it to wipe out a population: use a teaspoon per gallon (if it's 1.47% imid like most are) with or without nutes, three times in a row, three days apart (coincides with life cycles). For spider mites I would do four doses. Water just like normal, slowly until you see a bit of runoff

Originally Posted by kung

Pest Control Guide

I have been having an ongoing battle with various pest in my indoor garden, such as root aphids, gnats, and an assortment of other things I don’t care to identify.

This is what I do when I go into combat with these creatures of mass destruction.

First is the heavy artillery for the eradication of all insects.

If you have a heavy constant infestation purchase a Hot Shot No-pest Strip and hang it in your room it will last you 3 months… But I would take it out during flush.

Hot Shot No-pest Strip



To start the removal process of your insects use X-clude1600 pyrethrum time release spray. This stuff is strong and has a very poisony odor to it so use it in tiny bursts.

X-clude1600


Once you have knocked down the numbers to the refugees you will want to use Safer Insect killing soap. This stuff is potassium salts of fatty acids and is great for killing bugs without poison. Spray it on everything from soil to rockwool but don’t saturate it.

Use this every 2 days for a week or so.

Safer Insect killing soap



Second is prevention of them coming back and at all.

I run multiple systems from soil to aeroponics to hydroponics so this was kinda a hassle to find something I could use in each to keep bugs away and didn’t have a strong odor.

For aeroponics and hydroponic systems I use Nutrilife SM-90 at 2ml per gallon from start to flush.

SM-90



For Soil I use Mosquito Dunks. These I use at 1 dunk crushed in panty-hose per 5 gallon bucket left in water overnight. This not only will keep bugs from coming around but will kill them. Also you can use this to eradicate root aphids in Soil and Hydroponics.

Mosquito Dunks


But with mosquito dunks if you have a weak strain (hermie flowers) this will bring it out with a lot of use. I use this every couple of waterings.

And finally I use a lighter Insecticidal soap from ortho I get from walmart once my bugs are under control to keep them away. I apply once a week to the tops of grow mediums.

Ortho Insecticidal soap



Also I have used GoGnats insect soap with cedar oil. This stuff is Ok. I don’t personally like it because I used it at half strength on the bottle and it wilted my plants at first but they came back, also it has a strong pine-sol odor to it. But it did do a good job of eradication root aphids in my hydroponic system.

GoGnats



So finally once you have got rid of your bugs, use Mosquito Dunks or SM-90 depending on what type of system you are using to keep the under soil bugs from coming around. Along with Insecticidal soap to kill top living insects and you should see no bugs no matter how bad it was before in a very short time with limited use of harsh, stinky chemicals.

I use all these products with the House & Garden Aqua Flakes nutrient and additive line. Feel free to ask any questions!

Originally Posted by GrowFoSho

Sounds like something I've been looking for! I have all humblot clones in 4-5 week of flowering and those little shit-heads came back after 2 floramite showers.. I hate those pricks!! I picked up avid but too scared to smoke shit treated with that stuff.. Im so happy I came across all the health problems that stuff can cause before I ruined my crop.
Anyways yeah What is "imid"? anymore info? link? I couldn't find jack!

Originally Posted by han bowlo

i just started seeing those little fucking aphids two or three days ago. "They have piercing-sucking mouthparts that allow them to pierce plant tissues and tap into sap containing sugars and amino acids." what's this imid stuff and where can i find it

Originally Posted by sherriberry

what are these root aphids/mites or whatever you guys mentioned earlier, and how do you know if you have them?

I have rockwool and a drain to waste system. Soon going to a nft, and aeroponic sprayers... will that eleminate the threat of them attacking, or increase my vounrability?

Originally Posted by sherriberry

what are these root aphids/mites or whatever you guys mentioned earlier, and how do you know if you have them?

I have rockwool and a drain to waste system. Soon going to a nft, and aeroponic sprayers... will that eleminate the threat of them attacking, or increase my vounrability?