need advice,spider mites!

I've had spider mites before but last time I had them I was already into flowering and 4 weeks away from harvest. I used ladybugs and they rid me of the infestation now I don't know if they completely rid me of it because I was able to finish out my harvest with no problems and everything went well. this time I am getting ready to switch to 12/12,and I'm running short on time because I can't delay flowering any longer because I am limited to my growing space! I am currently treating with organacide and will be letting 300 ladybugs free tonight. My question actually is,should I delay switching my lights until the problem is completely resolved or is it OK to keep to my schedule? again I am very Limited to space and I am afraid thst delaying will cause me to run out of growing space,but I am also afraid that switching while they're in their tender state from the mite damage will cause unwanted Hermieing!should i trans running out of space or just keep to my schedule

It's easier to fix stuff in veg ..especially bugs.
Once buds start forming it's pretty hard to get rid of them ( mites especially ). Not to mention nasty webs and bug poop.
One way to get rid of them in veg is take them into the shower and blast the plant with isopropyl alcohol and water...melts them and their eggs.
Then blast the residue off with clean water. Pump sprayers work good here.
Repeat for a few days..
Give you chance to sterilize the grow room also.

I personally would not flower any plant with issues..

You can always top the heck out them for space issue.

I've never found ladybugs helpful for mites, especially the bags you buy at the store as they are already fat from sugar water and are only interested in mating.

Isopropyl alcohol and water is effective.

You can't use it in flower though as it will just melt the crystals.

Louisville79 said:

I've had spider mites before but last time I had them I was already into flowering and 4 weeks away from harvest. I used ladybugs and they rid me of the infestation now I don't know if they completely rid me of it because I was able to finish out my harvest with no problems and everything went well. this time I am getting ready to switch to 12/12,and I'm running short on time because I can't delay flowering any longer because I am limited to my growing space! I am currently treating with organacide and will be letting 300 ladybugs free tonight. My question actually is,should I delay switching my lights until the problem is completely resolved or is it OK to keep to my schedule? again I am very Limited to space and I am afraid thst delaying will cause me to run out of growing space,but I am also afraid that switching while they're in their tender state from the mite damage will cause unwanted Hermieing!should i trans running out of space or just keep to my schedule

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the ladybigs probably won't help, they'll take off and disappear before you know it, or worse still they'll fly into your light hoods and die there.
Ladybugs don't really like mites for food. It's aphids they like.
Plus the mites will out populate ANYTHING, in days.
Gotta spray man.
If you are just now triggering flower you have time, spray them three or four times each two days apart.
if its humid and or cold you can do that every three days.
if the plants are small enough I suggest dipping them instead of spraying.
Also a fogger is a great tool if you get mites a lot.

I know the lady bugs don't like Mites very much but the mites are definitely preferred over no food at all!because my grow room is completely sealed they have no place to go,they feed on the mites because there is no other food source for them I don't have any aphidsfor them to eat or anything else for them to eat for that matter I've been through this before and they thrived just fine,my hood is air cooled(I've already learned about flaming ladybugs the hard way lol)they seem to thrive as long as there is some form of food source for them and of course a few sneak out when I go in and out for watering but that's why I get an abundance. I've been through this before and they worked last time and they thrived in my room for about a week and a half after I emptied it at harvest the only difference was I noticed the small infestation like I have now 3 to 4 weeks before harvest last time not at the beginning of flower/end of veg Like this time.my major concern was whether i should stick to my routine or not and still go ahead and switch to 12/12 even though the infestation isn't completely in check yet.I have been spraying with organacide,but it only diminishes their numbers the ladybugs clean up the rest I just didn't know if I should continue on with my changing of liguys due to the slight health issues and dying leaves waiting the two more days until my ladybugs arrive! because I've never experienced the problem at this stage before the other times were always in early the veg or late flower not right at the beginning of flower like now.

If they are still in veg spray them with avid, can usually get enough to make a gallon or two from local groe store for 20-30 bucks or you can get a big bottle thatll last forever but it is pricey, it is systematic so you just spray once and it will stay in the plant for 45 days or so, it will get rid of all mites and there eggs and anythung that tries snackin on your leaves from then on will be poisoned and die you cant go wrong with sprayin some right before flowering way more effective then any organicide or home remedy, it is some strong shit use with caution, gloves mask and long sleeves if u wanna be extra safe

fix in veg n let recover, mites will f Ya in flowering if u anticipate y will have the problem solved in 2 weeks Id switch because the plant is still in a transitional phase of veg n will not be in full flower. I'd prolly go for it