Spidermites or? how to fight them?

[THC123]

the problems with natural predators indoors is that they are s stupid they fly against the lamp and get killed..

I tried lots of them and they do work in my greenhouse , but in my indoor tent they do almost nothing.

Ladybugs don't( cannabilize hemselves , thats what predatory mites do

 

[chubbynugs]

If you really want to get rid of the mites you need to use floramite. It is one of the only products on the market that kills spider mite eggs on contact. There is no sense in spraying your plants multiple times to get rid of a problem.

 

[Gunnarguchi]

here some pix from fighting the bugs
leaves had some damage already after i gassed the fuckers last night with cigarettes
ive not noticed the damage got bigger after dipping them in the killer juice
after inspection to night i didnt see any more living mites but theres still eggs under the leaves so ill dip them again in a few days

sorry for the blurry pix form underneath the leaves
they just wouldnt get better
sometimes i do good super macros, other times they just wont come in sharp even though i hold the camera steady

i hope redoing the dipping in a few days in the juice will kill those eggs that might have survived the first assault on their lives

 

[Cruzin]

Predators, strips, neem all of this is a drop in a bucket for spider mites. If you want them gone forever, the only product i have seen work for an infestation is floramite. Its not organic by any means but it does work and kills them completely.

 

[charlesweedmore]

read this:

http://www.cannabisculture.com/articles/3109.html

summary :

There are several commercial miticides that can be used early in the season to kill mites.

Pyrethrum has been used to kill mites. It is a natural pesticide produced by a close relative of the chrysanthemum. The problem with using it is that many races of mites have developed immunity to it. However, it is the first miticide you should try.
Cinnamite comes as a concentrate that is diluted and sprayed on the plants. It contains a miticide derived from cinnamon oil. It is very safe and is rated least hazardous. It is quite effective but it doesn't kill the eggs. It should be used every three days for two weeks to make sure all the mites are killed soon after they hatch. It is a contact spray so plants should be dipped or sprayed on the leaf undersides. It is also effective against powdery mildew.
Neem oil is a natural miticide derived from the nuts of the Neem tree, which is found in India. It is a mite repellent as well, so some gardeners use it as a prophylactic, spraying it on a weekly basis. I mix neem oil with Cinnamite to eliminate small infections. Cinnamite and neem oil are also used against powdery mildew.
For growers who distrust anything commercial, try an ?herbal tea? that acts as a miticide. To each quart of water use a tablespoon each of ground cinnamon, ground clove and 2 tablespoons of ground Italian seasoning. Heat the mixture until it starts to simmer, then turn off the heat. Add 2 tablespoons crushed fresh garlic when the water cools to warm. Let the tea sit until it cools. Strain and save the water using a cloth or coffee filter. Add a few drops of liquid soap or dishwashing liquid to the water. It is ready to be sprayed on the leaf undersides. After spraying the mites off with water, spray it on the leaf undersides. It will eliminate the mites if it is sprayed every three days after the wash. Within two weeks the mites will probably be gone.
Avid is a miticide registered for ornamental plants. Its active ingredient is abamectin, a derivative of a toxin originally found in soil bacteria. Avid is not registered for use on vegetables except in certain restricted situations. Other brands of abamectin such as AgriMek by Syngenta are registered for a wide range of crops. The AgriMek label calls for a minimum of a seven day wait between application and harvest. I wouldn't use marijuana if I knew it was treated with this pesticide during the last few weeks of flowering.
Some gardeners have reported success controlling mites using predatory mites or other predators. These carnivorous mites reach an equilibrium with the herbivorous mites, keeping damage to a bare minimum. I have tried introducing mixed species of predatory mites a few times but have never been satisfied with the results. They did not get the problem under control. However, they can work and some gardeners swear by them. I probably didn't provide them with the right conditions. There are also other predators that eat mites, but I have no experience using them.
Ultimately, the solution to the mite problem and the pest problem in general is to prevent the garden from becoming infected. Following certain simple rules will help:
Wear freshly washed clothes or change into a garden outfit when going into the garden.

 

[ROJO145]

When ya get tired of playing with everything else and are really sick of fighting mites,you will make your way to Wally's and get a Hot Shot No Pest strip.I will never grow without them,I can say with confidance they are the best product I have ever used.No plant contact,no spraying,no mess,and after its in your area for a couple days EVERYTHING is dead!!!You then take it and zip it up in a zip-lock and store for later use.It really is a great product,least I think so

 

[canned abyss1]

When ya get tired of playing with everything else and are really sick of fighting mites,you will make your way to Wally's and get a Hot Shot No Pest strip.I will never grow without them,I can say with confidance they are the best product I have ever used.No plant contact,no spraying,no mess,and after its in your area for a couple days EVERYTHING is dead!!!You then take it and zip it up in a zip-lock and store for later use.It really is a great product,least I think so

I agree that shit is awesome and like you said "after its in your area for a couple days EVERYTHING is dead!!!" I have never seen anything like it. Great stuff.

 

[chubbynugs]

No pest strips dont kill mites in my hood. The mites in these parts smoke that shit like crack and get all amped up and fuck and breed like crazy still.

 

[charlesweedmore]

why dont you use just neem oil ?

 

[Kal-El]

Get ladybugs if ya can.

 

[charlesweedmore]

ladybugs works ?

 

[NPK]

From an article in Scientific American:

"Dichlorvos, or DDVP, is a household pesticide related to World War II-era nerve agents. [There is] considerable evidence suggesting it is carcinogenic and harmful to the brain and nervous system, especially in children."

I'd stay far, FAR away from No Pest Strips.

I've been dealing with mites too, and finally bought a product called Azatrol. Shit's pricey but appears to be effective: it interrupts the mites' reproductive cycle, and acts as an anti-feedant and anti-ovipository. You can use it as a soil-drenching agent and as a spray. Repeat applications a few weeks apart and you ought to be able to knock 'em out. Since using it on my most recent round a couple of weeks ago, I haven't seen any problems. I'll repeat before putting 'em into flower.