Hey growmies! So I have an Afghan Autoflower that’s in the home stretch (13 wks old and in week 8 of flowering). In the last week I’ve noticed a few little bugs (I think spider mites and possibly thrips). Not an infestation and plant still seems to be healthy (and I removed all the affected leaves that I saw), but I’m wondering if I should start the flushing and harvest process sooner than I planned so the bugs don’t have the chance to get worse. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!!
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Harvesting too early will equate to useless bud. So I think you’d be much better served adressing the bug issue perhaps with some Captain Jacks Dead Bug and reap the rewards of a full reall harvest.
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Jack’s dead bug spray can be used right up to harvest. Start now though. @HeyJB said it all.
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If I use it now will I have to do a bud wash?
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A bud wash is suggested when you have to spray your flowers. It also rinses away bug feces.
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Much appreciated…the Captain Jack’s will be here in the morning and I’ll start getting set up to do the bud wash for when I harvest. Any preference between baking soda/lemon juice vs. peroxide? I’ll prolly use Bergman’s method unless there’s a better way…
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Captain Jack’s ordered…thanks for the advice!
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I just do 5 gallons water with a cup of peroxide. Then I rinse with the shower soaker and drip dry outside for an hour or 2.
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Thanks again for all the help y’all! I just did my first spray of the premixed Captain Jack’s. Anything else I should do? Also, how long should I wait before spraying again?
And how will I know it’s working? Lol