Here we go again...

God damn it. Haha had to say it. Every grow I face a new foe. First grow was ravaged by powdery mildew (didn't know what it was). Next grow ravaged by spider mites (didn't know till I was screwed). Last grow it was heat heat and more heat (newly sealed room...). And now, the coo de gra, Root aphids. I decided to switch to coco. I was warned of the fungus gnats (more of an annoyance than in issue), but no one warned of these guys. I thought they were mites until I realized they didn't care for my leaves. Still I spray some mighty wash and figured them harmless... Hahaha. All 38 of my clones now have these little fucks. The 10 or so i squish on each pot daily is merely a glimpse of what lies in the coco. All of my plants are exhibiting the same symptoms. Curled/twisted leaves, no growth despite mass root system. Roots are brown/black in spots. Leaves reflect damage. Someone got any ideas? Watering with neem seems to slow them >.>
I'm trying to Fuck them. Read a few things on merit 75? Worth it? Any helpp appreciated!!

Sir Kushkillington

You know wat. Haha i dont think i ever had mites. I think its always been root aphids. Which wud explain the mysterious death of plants in my crop. Always thought it was wierd that i NEVER saw leaf damage, but saw mites and shit everywhere. Also explains why i cud spray them with mighty wash and theyd jus shake it off and keep going...

Atleast you figured out why your plants were dying.. Why do you think you had a powdery mildew in the first place? Where are you buying your soil and what brand is it?? Google root aphids.. You will find a few different ways to deal with them. IMO you should throw away all your dirt and plants.. clean the fuck out of your grow area with bleach water. Start fresh with different soil. Keep it simple. Good luck

Powdery mildew is long since gone. Havent seen it around since i sealed up my room. Bleached and cleaned before hand.
Im growing in coco. Unknown brand bought in bricks at a shady hydroponic store... Lol.
Though ive used it mixed into my sunshine mix for all my grows...
Ripping it down and startin fresh aint possible...
Im gonna try to contain the plants and slow them until i can find a way to kill them. Been lookin at the merit 75 stuff. Itll rape my micros that i grow but better than dead plant. I can replenish mics...
As you said,"keep it simple."

Thanks.
Sir KK