[GuerrillaRed]

I just started using No Pest Strips on my current grow. I had nothing but problems from thrips on my last grow as I grow in an outdoor shed. Holy shit if these things don't completely knock off the bug problem. It's amazing, I've used sprays and garlic and wound up banging my head against the wall more often than not. Now with one of these No Pest Strips sitting in a 8x6 room, I haven't seen any bugs whatsoever in four weeks.

I've been watching this thread but it seems to be a lot of arguing and little definitive info. I'm waiting for a bottom line with this thread.

fuuny cause they work like a charm for me........
maybe yours were old stock or something

[Ty_Kaycha]

Ok so I just very quickly skimmed this thread as there seems to be a lot of arguing going on.

So let me see if I have this straight...
In a nutshell, one just needs to use these things with caution. Preferably it's to be used in a closed room, no fans, no ventilation, during lights out. During lights on, vent the room before spending a lot of time in it. Also preferred is to get rid of whatever pests are affecting your grow while plants are still in veg.

[hoosierdaddy]

There are no special cautions to use that are not listed on the package.
There is really no toxic concern with these things at all. The gov is always trying to ban this or that for whatever reason, and just can't make it stick with dichlorvos. Mainly because there is nothing wrong with using it. It is a great product that works as intended with no ill consequences to humans at all.

It is used extensively in the storage of grains and dry foodstuffs, and would be used as an outdoor pesticide as well, but water renders it completely harmless for even bugs, so it is limited to indoor use.

And I believe that dichlorvos works on the nervous system of the insects, so an immediate falling down dead shouldn't be the result we see from an insect landing on the unit. I don't think that is much of a pertinent anecdote.

We need to use cautions with just about any product we use...for instance you don't really want to be in a room full of water unless you have adequate ventilation, due to the fact that water will block your lungs from proper oxygen intake and you can drown deader than hell in just a few seconds.
Also, be very cautious about the intake level of water...as it will become toxic to humans if ingested at a high volume in a short period of time.

[Ty_Kaycha]

Originally Posted by hoosierdaddy

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We need to use cautions with just about any product we use...

So what you're saying is I shouldn't pack these in my kids' lunchboxes to snack on, as there might be some side effects...

Originally Posted by hoosierdaddy

...Also, be very cautious about the intake level of water...as it will become toxic to humans if ingested at a high volume in a short period of time.

Very true. Several times a year during military bootcamp/basic training a trainee will consume too much water. Several have died of the years. The drill sergeants/instructors can get so worried that their unit is going to get dehydrated that order them to drink from their canteens. Of course all the trainees do as ordered. Unfortunately some don't realize they should just fake taking a drink as they're already well hydrated. I think a couple of years ago, the military instructed their trainers to change their order to "if needed, take a drink of water..."

[ROJO145]

I have yet to see a bug problem the Hot Shot couldnt handle,I love em!!I see mileage varies tho,thats wierd cuz like I said,nothin,stands a chance against a Hot Shot!!
Also,smart people hang em overnite in thier grow then zip em up in a zip lock till needed again

[rocdiesel]

So the consensus here is to NOT use this while flowering? I am having spider mite issues in my flower room and a bit in my veg, I can't seem to get rid of the problem using sprays.. I have tried neem oil, organacide (not in flower) I have tried water/alcohol and soap mixes I can't seem to get rid of these fricking mites in my flower tent. Worst part is my enviroment is like heaven for spider mites its like very maybe 10% RH and like 83F :(

I am open for suggestions on solutions I picked up some no pest strips but I haven't used them yet as I am a bit scared.. I don't want to harm the buds I am gonna smoke

[supermanlives]

work well for me. just remove them after a few days.if used in veg its impossible to do any damage. i wont use the after 2 weeks flower. any dichlorvos used in veg dont matter as you aint smoking leavesand the buds havent formed yet. i wouldnt want to breath them 24/7. limited exposure to dichlorvos wont harm anything or anyone

[speckledbeans]

I haven't read through all 5 pages, but is there something that the masses can recommend instead? I think alternatives or links to them should be put in the original sticky?

sB...

[yesum]

So I use these in the room I have the grow tent in or the tent itself? I have to turn off the fan in the tent while this is working?
Finally, a day or so of this will do it? I want to use the least amount of time.