help with the spidermites

blackdog

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I'm asking for help with a spidermite problem I'm having..I've read alot of good advise on this site. I'm wondering if there is something out there that I could water into my plants that would take care of the spidermites..I have sprayed them with neem oil and also this other stuff SMC..I heard that you can use Enstien Oil and run it through your res..has anyone done this or have any advise.
 
IDK where exactly where you would find them, but I heard ladybugs are the best way, and less harmful for plants
 
neem is a good choice. for a really bad infestation you want to move to predatory mites or lady bugs because the bugs will eventually build up immunity to any poison and get harder to kill.

dusting your soil really well with diatomaceous earth will work for multiple pests. this stuff has many uses and you should keep some in your arsenal for pests in and outside your grow space, in the house, anywhere.

Amazon.com: Diatomaceous Earth, 5 lb.: Kitchen & Dining

Diatomaceous earth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
its abit late now, but for future reference I also hear misting your leaves regularly will help to prevent them.. Make sure the underside of the leaves are getting misted for this to be most effective... I am not speaking from personal exp.. I heard this on Jorge Cervantes Ultimate Grow DVD
 
joeblow420,thanks for the advice, I've been doing that with the new batch, trying to stop it before it starts, and it does work I've also been using SMC from hydrodynamics..I think it's a bit late for the other plants..they have just a couple of weeks left anyways...thanks again
 
closet cult, I've tried the ladybugs..I grow indoors,so I thought no problem, I ordered 1500 ladybugs and I set them out like the instructions..at first they were doing what they were supposed to do so I left them and the next day they were all on the floor..I haven't tried the predatory mites..I think its to late for this crop..I was hoping that there would be something I could put into my res and water in so the plants can take it in symetically..thanks for the advice
 
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