Lifecycle of the Mite

[Ur Humbl Nr8tor]

That same bottle of Captain Jacks knocked the thrips I had a while back right out.

These mites are pretty resilient little devils.

 

[ClackamasCootz]

There are 6 mite species that impact agriculture and horticulture. They are one of the most researched pests around the world. Extremely adaptable to new environments.

Several months ago I downloaded a digital book at The Gutenberg Project with a title something like Growing Flowers in a Greenhouse. I wasn't familiar with the title or the author so that was what prompted me to read it.

Published around 1875 in Great Britain and 2 chapters stuck out - one on Spider Mites and another on Mold

Some things are probably eternal......

 

[Ur Humbl Nr8tor]

Mine are the commonly two spot variety. I'm glad you turned me on to Gutenberg in the Living thread. I'll check out the reference.

 

[ClackamasCootz]

Botanical Society of America is a solid starting point for 'book larnin'

 

[Aotf]

Seems to me that when the soil ecology jives with the ecology of the mite, you will have outbreaks. What you want is a soil that DOES NOT jive with the ecology of the mite...then you have a means of resistance. Even so, nasties like mites are still going to be able to attack your "locked down soil" plants, they just won't be as likely to cause severe devastation.

Since this thread has taken a turn towards the dark side...I'd ask you to consider providing some real and applicable information on what you term "lock down". I notice you've mentioned it several times, but I have yet to see any practical information on how one achieves this Alcatraz soil, as it were.

I am slowly catching up on the living soil thread and I can say with fair assurance that Gas, Coot, BJW, et. al. know what they are typing about. In the sense of providing a very conducive soil for plant health...and in dealing with the predators that are likely to be a nuisance during a growing cycle. They do this with real world proofs...something I've yet to see you provide.

I'm all eyes for anything you can contribute...Best.

[Le] Chatelier's principle

 

[Gascanastan]

I'm starting to love this guy^^^ quite a persistent pig headed feller.

These guys have uses too...the front line in any war for example. We need leaders out there in the trenches man,get up there and show these guys how to have a war boy~

 

[c-ray]

balance is the only solution, but be careful 'cause talking about chemistry round these parts is bound to start a riot

 

[ClackamasCootz]

I'm starting to love this guy^^^ quite a persistent pig headed feller.

As this thread's unofficial host you could extend a collective welcome to Kid 'n Play by providing a box of crayons and big pieces of butcher paper to keep them entertained and amused. Seat them at a folding table like people do at big family dinners.

"We don't need no book larnin' 'round here" - commencement speech at the last graduation cycle at Oaksterdam U given by Mrs. Euell Gibbons who also chimed in with this - "My old man said that I tasted like wild hickory nuts too"

 

[ClackamasCootz]

For total mite and mildew control for Harold and Kumar these are the finest units available for growing MMJ

According to the manufacturer anyway

 

[Ur Humbl Nr8tor]

[Le] Chatelier's principle

Well then, that explains everything about a 'locked down' soil and how to achieve it. Excuse me for my ignorance.

Similie

The Organic soil forum is full of knowledgeable and caring individuals providing invaluable 'real world' solutions to those reasonable enough to listen. This has created a state of equilibrium for information sharing. Whenever an individual or individuals come into the forum and throw big ideas around (like Braun's/Chatelier's principle or 'lock down' soil) without providing any real world data to support them, then equilibrium is shifted to a new point of stasis...one of lower learning.

 

[ClackamasCootz]

It's an enigma alright!

 

[Ur Humbl Nr8tor]

No it is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery tucked inside of an enigma...but now we're just splitting hairs. Nice shell game being played, anywho...

"If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will..."

 

[MileHighGuy]

The key could be Russian National Interest!!

 

[Fly by Night]

Spinosad

The Spinosad just wasn't knocking them down fast enough. Maybe the bottle was past its prime. If the friendlies don't work, I'll grab some fresh juice.

Ur Humbl Nr8tor

Doubtful that it could go bad being a bacteria culture but I'm not sure. Did you buy a product that was ready to spray and did not require diluting?

CC

Ok got captain jack dead bug brew w spinosad...ready to spray w garden hose attached, so I called them to get the dilution rate (oz per gal). Originally priced at $24 per qt, I bought on clearance for $7. So once again I called captain jack, and using the production code they felt it may expire around feb 2013. Also use systemically, with peace homies

 

[W89]

Thanks for the first post Gas,....And the rest of this thread was good for a laugh too LOL

 

[Gascanastan]

BTW..using the stated method in my post,I have eradicated some hardcore chemi-bred super hydro-mites that I picked up off a cut out of a dispensary. This was accomplished in a 6k flower room and 1.4K veg room using nothing but organic based sprays. Not exactly small gardens....not exactly 'normal' mites.
Gas

 

[Payaso]

Do you mean 'eradicated' or 'irradiated' ?

 

[Gascanastan]

Do you mean 'eradicated' or 'irradiated' ?

Once again...threw myself under the spelling bus. Thank you to your professional editor-ness~

 

[Azeotrope]

Great informational thread. I read it all just in case.

In many years of growing, I have never even seen a mite! Had a friend that wanted to share some NL clones and some others (in Seattle) in like 1999 or 2000. He was going to get them rounded up and bring them over, but wanted to give them a mite treatment first. He is a good friend and mentor and has never been near my garden since! I heard mite and banned him for life. LOL He understands.

I have seen a couple of thrips, plenty of fungas gnats and like 2 white flies in my gardens, but thank goodness no mites. Knocking on wood as I type.......................

Edit: Of course, I keep to myself and for the last several years have been relegated to smaller personal grows.

 

[Scrappy4]

Great informational thread. I read it all just in case.

In many years of growing, I have never even seen a mite! Had a friend that wanted to share some NL clones and some others (in Seattle) in like 1999 or 2000. He was going to get them rounded up and bring them over, but wanted to give them a mite treatment first. He is a good friend and mentor and has never been near my garden since! I heard mite and banned him for life. LOL He understands.

I have seen a couple of thrips, plenty of fungas gnats and like 2 white flies in my gardens, but thank goodness no mites. Knocking on wood as I type.......................

Edit: Of course, I keep to myself and for the last several years have been relegated to smaller personal grows.

Even without ever seeing a single mite i would still have a pest mangagement program. IE regular weekly spraying of neem oil up to early flower. Pests or not, plants love neem and mites don't....scrappy