Dark spots on a few buds and bug eggs?

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One our blueberries got dark spots on a few of the buds and what looks like eggs? Can anyone tell what these are?

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Maybe it’s just me or my phone but I don’t see a picture?

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Just posted, thanks

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outdoor indoor? looks to me I would be more concerned with the bud rot than any pest that may be laying eggs

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both these links should help it may be

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Definitely bud rot

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I hate to see grows go bad and or be bearer of bad news if some of your plant is still healthy treat for either Mealybugs or bud rot the links I posted should help you narrow down which it is?

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I read the bud rot one and it’s given me some ideas! Thanks for the links Donald! Appreciate it my friend!

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anytime buddy all this info and much more is on site in guides very few think to explore site much past forum and seed banks you would be surprised what info you can gain trick is know where it applies

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@Mainer you are in Maine also if so what are your thoughts on 1st frost i guess Oct 5th to 10th

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Sorry to see your buds looking so sad… I would say that your grow is in serious trouble… Have your buds been in rain or are you indoor? That group of 'eggs" are most likely so, could not get better look by zooming in… I would looking at them under a magnifying glass at least and better look under a microscope.

If indoor grow, your should start all over after COMPLETELY cleaning the grow room…

If outdoor grow in Maine, burn pile to get rid of this mess. I don’t mean to be blunt, but being from Maine originally myself, I know you are at the end of growing season…

Prep your soil for next spring, start your plants from seeds in January or February at 18 hours of light, 6 dark until can be put into ground (bags) after last frost and ground is warm enough. IF you really want to produce good buds, use bio-dynamic (organic) grow methods, compost teas and a greenhouse to keep weather (rain) at bay. You can grow sooner and later with a greenhouse. Google hoop greenhouse design… low $$.

Good luck in growing in a 'tough" weather environment…

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Thanks I’ll check them out

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Fortunately it effected only part of one plant. I suspect I overwatered at the end.

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Usually it’s mid Octoberish but that depends on whether you are on the coast, where it is warmer, inland, or up state.

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Thanks for your reply. These were outdoor plants and only part of one plant (out of 5) was effected. Possibly I overwatered towards the end. The other 4 plants are awesome and produced over an ounce per plant. We also had cukes planted next to the grow and it could have cut the air circulation down. Next year I’ll space them farther apart and cut the water back a bit. This was my first year.