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ItalianDesertBalcony
ItalianDesertBalconystarted grow question 18h ago
Help me ID the microscopic bugs on my week 8 flowering diary ‘the lazy beginner’. What are they, what are they doing on my buds, and should I be worried?
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3EQUAL1
3EQUAL1answered grow question 17h ago
Hey, If ive got it right its an Auto Strain? The trichomes look like you still have a few weeks to go. I cant See exactly what it is but sure you don't want to smoke it:). Better kill them early otherwise you will get a bigger Problem. Fill a 3% H2O2 solution in a pump spray and spray just a little fog over the plant. Two times per day for three days. The H2O2 will separates in Seconds to water and oxygen and make no damage to your plant or stay somehow in your harvest. Just be gentle with the H2O2, should not drip from your leaves :)
HandsomeTerpz
HandsomeTerpzanswered grow question 6h ago
HI IDB. 👋 Spider mites during the flowering phase are unfortunately one of the most stubborn and stressful pests you can get on your cannabis plants. They reproduce extremely fast and can cause massive damage within a few days, especially when buds are already forming. The most important thing is early detection and consistent action. Quarantine: Always isolate the affected plant immediately so the infestation doesn’t spread to the rest of your grow. Physical removal: My tip with the vacuum cleaner and a damp cloth over the nozzle, it reduces the mite population without spraying anything on the buds. You can also carefully wipe leaves with a damp microfiber cloth to mechanically remove mites and webs. Air circulation & climate: Spider mites love dry, warm conditions. Try to raise the humidity to 55–60% and keep good airflow. That makes life harder for them. Neem oil & sprays: Neem oil or biological sprays (like potassium soap or essential oil mixtures) can help, but during flowering they’re risky because residues on the buds affect taste and quality. Many growers only use them up to the early flowering stage. Predatory mites: If possible, introduce beneficial insects (e.g. Phytoseiulus persimilis). They are very effective in controlling spider mites naturally, even during flowering. Persistence: Unfortunately, spider mites tend to come back again and again. That’s why you need to repeat treatments every few days and monitor the plants closely. My honest advice: If the infestation is very strong and in advanced bloom, it’s often nearly impossible to fully get rid of them. The best you can do is reduce the population so your buds can still ripen without being completely destroyed. Prevention for the next grow (clean grow tent, sterilize equipment, keep hygiene high) is almost more important than fighting them once they’re there. I Hope it can help you!
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Shinsimilla
Shinsimillaanswered grow question 6h ago
Looks like a spider mite to me. Do not spray anything on your flowers unless you want to drastically improve your chances of budrot. Then the spider mites won't be your biggest problem. hahaha Best option is predator mites and can also gently wipe down fan leaves top and bottom with a damp cloth to slow them down. If you do wipe down, do it before adding predatory mites and let the little moisture dry before you add the army.
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PenguPoop
PenguPoopanswered grow question 9h ago
Looks like a typical spider mite like Tetranychus urticae but could be any other mite with the quality of the vid. Keep sure you dont spread it and keep it far away from other healthy plants For real? I would trash or harvest her, since you said you wanna learn. Trashing sometimes or starting over, can make sense particularly when it comes to diseases/mold or shit you can spread easy Sometimes its not easy but a lesson you often have to learn sooner or later
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m0use
m0useanswered grow question 11h ago
what bug. their is not enough details to distinguish any identifiable features. It looks like a bit of dirt. no legs, no antenna, no abdomen just maybe a head and thorax?? Need better pics. Mites tend to look different from that in my experience and not that solid more transluscient.
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John_Kramer
John_Krameranswered grow question 14h ago
won't help with mites i suggest to get it mature fast and harvest to slow down em, u can sprey water on daily basis, but it only slow em a bit also cold temp will help a bit these F monsters like a liquid terminator... almost unstuppoble without pesticed
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John_Kramer
John_Krameranswered grow question 18h ago
spider mite ?
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