First issues with bugs...everywhere. (PICS)

joebuck

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This morning I have discoloration on almost all leaves, some plants more than others. Hopefully I am catching it before it's out of hand. I think it's spider mites.

I'm growing in a greenhouse, in an Earthbox and pots - all plants have this to some degree, also growing "regular" herbs and veggies...eggplant has them too.

Can anyone take a look and confirm? I did see tiny little bugs but didn't have magnifyer w/ me...I'll take it next time I go out to the greenhouse.

I live in a small town w/ no Neem oil available - bought some online, but it will be a couple days till I get it. What else can I treat these effin' mites with? Lavender oil? Soap water?

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that looks more like thrips. the neem should take care of it. soapy water may help until then. it doesn't look real bad at this point. i see that outdoors a lot.
 
Ahhhhh yes, indeed they are (just looked w/ magnifyer & online at photos). Little bastards. Thanks fdd2blk!
 
Crap. Just went in there and things are going from bad to worse. Some leaves are just looking like they are melting now - no way they are going to recover. I expect to lose some leaves...I hope I can get this under control or I'm going to lose all of my plants and I'd be VERY sad.
 
Got some garlic juice and mixed w/ water after I saw this going on. Hopefully I can pull the plants out of this mess.
 

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