Ok- I have sadly found two spotted borg mites on my girls. I have only found two and the leaves with the spots/damage were the ones that had the mites and eggs. Here is some info:
Soil
FF nutes
SF4000 light 12/12 maxed out
4x4
7 plants (too many- but will reduce next time)
SCROG
Defoliated a bunch to create airflow
Temps 75 day and 66-68 night
1 large fan, 3 small, two on top two under at dirt
Dehumidifier
Showing no signs of stress/deficiency
Strain: unsure- hybrid long flowering (10-12 weeks)
I have done preventative with jacks dead bug, FF mite spray, neem oil in veg. Alternated (I had regular what looked like dust mites in the end of veg beginning of flower- maybe they were borg nymps, they didn’t have spots).
My question is this: With six weeks to four weeks left of flower do I risk trying to treat them or just keep a close eye on them? I do not want to put chemicals on my buds and the infestation is under control now but I know how quickly it can get out of control. Do I treat with something or just keep close eye on them and hope they pull through and then eradicate them from grow room/tent after harvest??
Never delt with this issues but your plants have some nice plants that are budding up so you definitely want a solid decision.
Maybe some organic growers or mods can help.
If it were me I would buy some predatory mites.
I’ve ordered things from Arbico Organics and they offer many options.
I’ve called them and explained my set up and environment and they were better able to suggest best options.
I also think I read where @Sirsmokesalot is actually in that business and he may be able to help you.
Wow what a tough one. I agree I wouldn’t use anything chemically based since you’re so far into flower. I think what @Skydiver suggested is an excellent plant. If you have the dough and want to do everything you could I’d double down and also pick up live lady bugs and lacewing eggs. Throw the kitchen sink at it. If you can do all three stick with lady bugs and predatory mites. Make sure they have water and temps are within range.
I would also do a peroxide wash once harvest. I’ve never done this but I’ll try and tag someone who I was in a conversation with recently who can explain it better than me. You know you have issues so the more preventative steps you can take the better. @Myfriendis410@PurpNGold74
Also clean everything after this harvest extremely well. I would buy some Temprid fx from domyownpestcontrol or one of the dozens of company’s out there that ships restricted label products. Use at highest mix rate and spray everything down really well. Make sure to use proper PPE in a well ventilated area of course. Let it dry for a week atleast and then come back in and wash everything with soap and water (or could leave it - your call. If I thought it could happen again down the road I’d leave it - if it was a one off wash it down).
Reset and I think you’re back in business. Everything that goes back in tho needs to have been treated.
Idk man I’m always hesitant using anything foliar related in flower - especially something like spinosad. Can really wreck a crop if your not super careful and really know your genetics. Much more willing preflower ya know? How late have you used it in flower?
Shop vac worked for me to get em to finish u might suck some trics off but all and all ur gonna have mite poop definatley do a bud wash no moisture this late in flower
