Wondering if ladybugs are useful for killing spidermites indoors? *pics*

The answer is, well take a look at the pics. They all went for the 1000 hps as soon as it turned on. I'm not saying its not going to work for you, but it didn't for me. I guess I'm going to try the predatory mites, even though they are way too expensive, anyone know where to get them cheapest at? Peace~

At your local nursery. They are not a high price. I would buy 2-3 bags. I have used them in veg, in flower they did not work out so well.

What you want to do is buy a few bags (netted and cold) and sit the bag/net on a wet sponge, as it warms up around the ladys they will wake up and they are thirsty. Thats where the wet sponge comes in. This way they will have a drink before being freed, and not go out looking for one. Also has you let them out (after long ass drink) spray them with Soda Pop and water (mixed). That will glue thier wings shut for a few weeks.
There's nothing worse than pulling a Lady Bug out of your pants.

neem oil works like a charm

spidermites arent ladybugs first choice. Wikipedia them.

GoldenGanja13 said:

At your local nursery. They are not a high price. I would buy 2-3 bags. I have used them in veg, in flower they did not work out so well.

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What did you end up doing about it? I'm sick of bombs not working and making my plants sick. Neem oil seems useful but I heard it causes mold in the buds and I just switched to flower. Also its a lot of work to get on the bottom of all of those leaves.

Yes, but they were cheap, and if they're starving, I thought it was at least worth a try.

moparhomo said:

What did you end up doing about it? I'm sick of bombs not working and making my plants sick. Neem oil seems useful but I heard it causes mold in the buds and I just switched to flower. Also its a lot of work to get on the bottom of all of those leaves.

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In flower I would mix neem with

Pest Out, by Safer Gro. Use after lights out and wait until 3rd day then use again, then 3 days later again. That should do it. NO worrys about mold thats where the Safer gro comes in.

And if you get 14-20 days before harvest I use Pyrethins.