JJuknewbie Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Hey family on my 1st run and notice these small black bugs crawling at the bottom of the main stem. Would be appreciate any advice on the best action to take. There are auto and on the last week. I'm worried because I've got another 3 plants in tent that so far don't look like they've been effected. Growing in coco if that helps. Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJuknewbie Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 I'm thinking aphids. I've wiped them off but worried about spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobTheDaabber Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 The problem is with it being so late into flowering as you've mentioned can't use stuff like neem oil to spray only thing I can find that could help is ordering some beneficial insects such as lady bugs.. unless anyone else has an organic solution!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJuknewbie Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thanks Bob Was wondering that but also heard with hps lights they fly directly on them and die. Feels a bit harsh having a ladybird suicide tent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobTheDaabber Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, JJuknewbie said: Thanks Bob Was wondering that but also heard with hps lights they fly directly on them and die. Feels a bit harsh having a ladybird suicide tent. ah only just had a quick google to see didn't read into it.. yeah we are all about love and peace after all hopefully, someone with some more knowledge on this subject will reply. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJuknewbie Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 @VRG any ideas you seems to be knowledgeable man. Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJuknewbie Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 @zaaboot_1 I'vesee your wonderful grows any ideas on this problem mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJuknewbie Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 @Lux_Interior not sure if you got any ideas mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJuknewbie Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 @Military Grade hey buddy don't know if you got any solutions. Much appreciated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJuknewbie Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 @Shumroom any advise would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumroom Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) I'm not 100% sure that they are aphids, @ratdog, @Owderbare usually pretty good at pest identification For treating fungus gnats I've recently got some nematodes, that company also do predators for aphids. Once you have a definite ID on them it should be fairly easy figuring out the best treatment. Atb Edited May 28, 2021 by Shumroom ID not I'd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Military Grade Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 39 minutes ago, JJuknewbie said: @Military Grade hey buddy don't know if you got any solutions. Much appreciated Sorry dude i'm not experienced in pests other than Fungus Gnats 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJuknewbie Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Thanks @Military Grade appreciate it. Just out of curiosity what's your protocol on gnats. Just yellow insect trap. Do you still get them now or do you have a prevention method. Thanks again for getting back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJuknewbie Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 @Shumroom appreciate the knowledge buddy. Peace brother 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Military Grade Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, JJuknewbie said: Thanks @Military Grade appreciate it. Just out of curiosity what's your protocol on gnats. Just yellow insect trap. Do you still get them now or do you have a prevention method. Thanks again for getting back When i first got them i believe i was keep my soil too wet all the time(classic starting mistake) and ended up using hydrogen peroxide mixed with water to kill the larvae(a bit over the top i know ) and also did get some yellow sticky pads in there. the second grow i made sure i did better wet and dry cycles and the only few i had got stuck to the sticky pads and soon disappeared for good. now i'm not sure i've got lucky with my bags of compost since but i've haven't seen them since and not sure if that's down to my wet and dry cycles or lucky bags of compost. Saying that when i pot up my next two seedlings i've decided to try clover compost so in a month or two i could be swimming in Gnats Edited May 28, 2021 by Military Grade Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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