bobbert
Nov 19 2008, 09:19 AM
ive got one or two holes showing up randomly among my plants.
ive been using neem oil sprayed on every 4 to 5 days but no other pest/ailment control.
anyone got any ideas as to what might be causing this?
i have noticed the odd syphilid thing crawling around on my leaves but since using the neem oil they have been few and far between.
so , is this a nasty pest or sickness?
jiffa
Nov 19 2008, 09:30 AM
bobbert
Nov 19 2008, 09:41 AM
yup have been , everything from caterpillars to water splashes.
i am now thinking , hoping its just the neem oil , usually after i spray it on (lights off , wait to see dry leaves before switching on again) the leaves are coated in oil.
jiffa
Nov 19 2008, 09:45 AM
how often you spaying with the neem oil?
bobbert
Nov 19 2008, 09:47 AM
usually every 4 to 5 days.
jiffa
Nov 19 2008, 09:51 AM
how long you leaving the lights out for, defo no wet anywhere ?
bobbert
Nov 19 2008, 10:20 AM
usually until they dry out but its hard to tell because the oil stays wet for days.
ive just had a closer look and ive seen some slits in the leaves from the centre to the edge , looks like something has been munching.
its only on new growth though , so its on growth that hasn't been treated with neem oil.
its not as major infestation so im going to keep spraying and eye on it for a few days , hopefully it will pass and if any more munching occurs within the next week or so i should still be able to catch it early enough.
fingers crossed.
jiffa
Nov 19 2008, 10:25 AM
get some sticky fly traps up see if you catch anything
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