6 weeks into flower.. mite infestation.. help!!

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phishdix

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We are about 6 weeks into flowering and have a mad mite infestation.. having panic attacks every time we go in to greet the girls in the morning.. trying everything to eradicate these mother fuckin bastards..
To give you an idea of what im dealing with..
4000w
800 cu ft.. crawling under the canopy is the only way to get to 12 of the 17 ladies in the flower room..
tried to stay organic but after spotting webs on the tops of the buds im ready to rage war..
I've tried:
-Ladybugs(dont work BTW)
-Pyth bombs (2 weeks into flower.. think they are immune by now)
-Hot Shot No Pest Strips (5 releasing their toxins as we speak.. also turning all vent off at night.. I think they helped a little but leaves still coated with eggs)
-Azatrol- Drench (10 days ago, and again yesterday)


Even purchased a freakin computer vac and have been crawling around all day trying to suck up as many webs and fuckers as we can..

Many people say Neem is a bad choice during flowering because of its effects on taste.. Is Mite-Rid ok this late in flower? Any of these homemade remedies ok this late?

I'm open to any suggestions..
Did I mention this is my first grow?
please please help!!
 
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phishdix

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thanks for the Azamax link.. if theres no residual effect im gonna give it a try..

I had 2500 ladybugs, let them go at night. 2 weeks later webs were there..and dead ladybugs.. Maybe i needed more or else the mites ate them..I'm convinced I have some sort of super mite.

ill keep updating, thanks!
 
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phishdix

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top.. Been using "Hot Shot" no pest strips in the room, I believe there are 5 in there. For watering we are using using an Azatrol mixture (6ml per gallon) along with a few organic newts (age old Bloom, and Sea Kelp, The guano company's "Super bat budswell" and, botanicare's "Pure Blend") making sure the mixture is slightly diluted with extra h20 to be on the safe side. After using this mixture the past few nights we have noticed a encouraging difference. Also, using computer vac's crawling around and sucking up the eggs and webs. Over all I must say that it seems like it's working in our favor.. I hope.. moral of the spider mite story; stay on top of these little pests, don't get lazy, and change up your weapons;)

Also, have heard of a "secret spray" from a friend.. consisting of a Shultz product (Im guessing it is sold in liquid form.. never even seen shultz's products..) Neem oil, and small amount dish soap. All mixed together into a friendly foliar spray... He swears up and down that it's the best and it can be used up to the day of harvest... I just don't think using a Neem oil solution (esp. when the amount of Neem is determined by the person making the spray) at this point would be a good idea if we are concerned about loosing taste.. or gaining an extra unwanted taste.. any ideas?
 
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thesleep

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Don't trust these poison lovers.
Use only natural methods

Worm compost drip tea spray
remove by hand
mist plants

when you throw mother nature out the window, she comes back in through the front door with a pitchfork
 
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