# Spider mites found!

**URL:** <https://ilgmforum.com/t/spider-mites-found/620>\
**Category:** Harvesting\
**Created:** [June 25, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/spider-mites-found/620 "2014-06-25T17:13:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![ILGM.Claire](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/ilgm.claire/32/42966_2.png) [@ILGM.Claire](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ILGM.Claire)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/spider-mites-found/620/1 "2014-06-25T17:13:19Z")

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A question from a fellow grower:

I started harvesting and notice the webbing of spider mites on a couple of buds.  
I ran the branch with the most webbing under the water faucet for 10 sec. and hanging it  
a couple feet from a space heater to prevent mold.  
I have about 75% of the 3 plants remaining in the grow room.  
What should I do with the rest of the harvest?  
How long should I leave the grow room empty after harvest and cleaning?

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**Author:** ![latewood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/278dde/32.png) [@latewood](https://ilgmforum.com/u/latewood)\
**Post date:** [June 26, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/spider-mites-found/620/2 "2014-06-26T04:17:04Z")

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If your buds are laced with Spider Mite webs; It is no good. As far as your grow room. Dust the room with Food grade Codex Diatomaceous Earth; “DE”, NOw! After removing plants; Vacuum, Wash all wals and floor with a light bleach solution.

Before next grow. Dust room with DE to be proactive, and you should be good. Hope this helps.