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Sigma

08-07-2003, 09:11 AM

As the title explains, my friends plants both have swarms of tiny white bugs
on the soil and on the base of both plants (2). They are small enough that
the bodies are the only aparent feature to the naked eye. My friend has not
noticed any damage to the plants as of yet, but he fears the worst and wants
to get rid of them. How would the best way to exterminate these be?
Preferably something that he can find around the house (low on cash). Any
help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Sigma

Pinko_Commie

08-07-2003, 12:02 PM

"Sigma" <mys_riv@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:vj45u8mdrmc595@corp.supernews.com...
> As the title explains, my friends plants both have swarms of tiny white
bugs
> on the soil and on the base of both plants (2). They are small enough that
> the bodies are the only aparent feature to the naked eye. My friend has
not
> noticed any damage to the plants as of yet, but he fears the worst and
wants
> to get rid of them. How would the best way to exterminate these be?
> Preferably something that he can find around the house (low on cash). Any
> help would be appreciated.

A hoover?

>
> Thanks
> Sigma
>
>

Tie Dyed Troll

08-07-2003, 12:39 PM

> As the title explains, my friends plants both have swarms of tiny white bugs
> on the soil and on the base of both plants (2). They are small enough that
> the bodies are the only aparent feature to the naked eye. My friend has not
> noticed any damage to the plants as of yet, but he fears the worst and wants
> to get rid of them. How would the best way to exterminate these be?
> Preferably something that he can find around the house (low on cash). Any
> help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Sigma
>
>
do a google search to be sure you know the type of bug but generally you can
use a gentle soap solution sprayed on plants. it is the best thing to try
first.
good luck
peace
fuzzy
--
The early bird still has to eat worms.

OU812?

08-07-2003, 02:34 PM

Tie Dyed Troll wrote:
>> As the title explains, my friends plants both have swarms of tiny
>> white bugs on the soil and on the base of both plants (2). They are
>> small enough that the bodies are the only aparent feature to the
>> naked eye. My friend has not noticed any damage to the plants as of
>> yet, but he fears the worst and wants to get rid of them. How would
>> the best way to exterminate these be? Preferably something that he
>> can find around the house (low on cash). Any help would be
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Sigma
>>
>>
> do a google search to be sure you know the type of bug but generally
> you can use a gentle soap solution sprayed on plants. it is the best
> thing to try first.
> good luck
> peace
> fuzzy
What about vinegar and water?

KP
--
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight,
because by then your body and your fat are really good friends.

Valued Desqview User

08-07-2003, 05:56 PM

Go to your local plant supply shop and get some Fruit & Berry pesticide
spray. It's non-toxic. Use a magnifying glass to check the tops and
bottoms of the leaves for little black spots which are eggs. If you see
those, trim the leaves that have the black spots or spray them with Fruit &
Berry spray. Be sure you lightly mist the weed before drying to rinse the
pesticide from your weed. Mist your weed lightly once or twice per day with
the Fruit & Berry spray until there are no more bugs, then continue to do so
once per day to prevent re-infestations throughout the life of your plant.
Rinse your weed occasionally by misting with water. If you notice the taste
of the pesticide, try rising it for a few seconds in a strainer before
drying, but not too much as to damage the THC deposites.

You can use suds from ivory soap too, but they taste nasty and they're hard
to rinse off. If you prefer this cheaper more convenient method, shave the
soap bar using a cheese grater or knife (carefully) and add a little water,
then work into a lather with either a shaving brush or your fingers (wash
your hands first). Then apply the suds lightly to the surface of the plant.
Don't overdo it or you'll suffocate the plant and increase the width of the
leaves, resulting in stunted growth and lower gross THC content.

-M
---GrumpyBear---

"Sigma" <mys_riv@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:vj45u8mdrmc595@corp.supernews.com...
> As the title explains, my friends plants both have swarms of tiny white
bugs
> on the soil and on the base of both plants (2). They are small enough that
> the bodies are the only aparent feature to the naked eye. My friend has
not
> noticed any damage to the plants as of yet, but he fears the worst and
wants
> to get rid of them. How would the best way to exterminate these be?
> Preferably something that he can find around the house (low on cash). Any
> help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Sigma
>
>

Moon Doggie

08-07-2003, 06:22 PM

On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 14:34:34 GMT, "OU812?" <buggums@nb.sympatico.ca>
wrote:

(snip)

>What about vinegar and water?

(snip)

Is that a question or a recommendation?

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Moon Doggie

08-07-2003, 06:28 PM

On Thu, 7 Aug 2003 01:11:26 -0800, "Sigma" <mys_riv@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>As the title explains, my friends plants both have swarms of tiny white bugs
>on the soil and on the base of both plants (2). They are small enough that
>the bodies are the only aparent feature to the naked eye. My friend has not
>noticed any damage to the plants as of yet, but he fears the worst and wants
>to get rid of them. How would the best way to exterminate these be?
>Preferably something that he can find around the house (low on cash). Any
>help would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>Sigma
>
>
Get a powerful magnifying glass and try to see details of what they
look like; then let us know. If you can't identify them clearly, then
try either some Safer's Soap (at hardware or garden centers) or some
Pyrethrum spray (same places). Also, sticky traps may help, but you
really need to figure out what they are and get the right bug killer.

Keep on truckin'
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08-07-2003, 07:52 PM

OU812?

08-08-2003, 12:03 AM

Bud Burner wrote:
> On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 18:28:38 GMT, moondoggie@xyzxyzxyz.com (Moon
> Doggie) wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 7 Aug 2003 01:11:26 -0800, "Sigma" <mys_riv@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> As the title explains, my friends plants both have swarms of tiny
>>> white bugs
>>> on the soil and on the base of both plants (2). They are small
>>> enough that
>>> the bodies are the only aparent feature to the naked eye. My friend
>>> has not
>>> noticed any damage to the plants as of yet, but he fears the worst
>>> and wants
>>> to get rid of them. How would the best way to exterminate these be?
>>> Preferably something that he can find around the house (low on
>>> cash). Any
>>> help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Sigma
>>>
>>>
>> Get a powerful magnifying glass and try to see details of what they
>> look like; then let us know. If you can't identify them clearly,
>> then
>> try either some Safer's Soap (at hardware or garden centers) or some
>> Pyrethrum spray (same places). Also, sticky traps may help, but you
>> really need to figure out what they are and get the right bug killer.
>>
>> Keep on truckin'
>> - Moon Doggie -
>>
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>
> Sounds kinda like like thrips. Like MD said, a liberal dose of
> pyrethrins and I'd suggest possibly a follow-up dose 2 weeks later
> (but at least 10 days before harvest) to make sure you killed any new
> hatchlings.
> BudBurner

If you happen to have a pet cat, keep it AWAY from anything with pyrethrin
in it. Am studying to be a vet tech and that's a toxic substance to cats.

KP
--
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight,
because by then your body and your fat are really good friends.

Moon Doggie

08-09-2003, 12:15 PM

On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 20:38:28 -0500, Bud Burner
<budburner@altdrugspot.cjb.net> wrote:

>On Fri, 08 Aug 2003 00:03:04 GMT, "OU812?" <buggums@nb.sympatico.ca>
>wrote:
>
>>Bud Burner wrote:
>>> On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 18:28:38 GMT, moondoggie@xyzxyzxyz.com (Moon
>>> Doggie) wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Thu, 7 Aug 2003 01:11:26 -0800, "Sigma" <mys_riv@hotmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> As the title explains, my friends plants both have swarms of tiny
>>>>> white bugs
>>>>> on the soil and on the base of both plants (2). They are small
>>>>> enough that
>>>>> the bodies are the only aparent feature to the naked eye. My friend
>>>>> has not
>>>>> noticed any damage to the plants as of yet, but he fears the worst
>>>>> and wants
>>>>> to get rid of them. How would the best way to exterminate these be?
>>>>> Preferably something that he can find around the house (low on
>>>>> cash). Any
>>>>> help would be appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Sigma
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Get a powerful magnifying glass and try to see details of what they
>>>> look like; then let us know. If you can't identify them clearly,
>>>> then
>>>> try either some Safer's Soap (at hardware or garden centers) or some
>>>> Pyrethrum spray (same places). Also, sticky traps may help, but you
>>>> really need to figure out what they are and get the right bug killer.
>>>>
>>>> Keep on truckin'
>>>> - Moon Doggie -
>>>>
>>>> For a wealth of information about growing and related topics, go to:
>>>> http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/fourtwenty/articles/adpcfaq.htm
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>>>
>>> Sounds kinda like like thrips. Like MD said, a liberal dose of
>>> pyrethrins and I'd suggest possibly a follow-up dose 2 weeks later
>>> (but at least 10 days before harvest) to make sure you killed any new
>>> hatchlings.
>>> BudBurner
>>
>>If you happen to have a pet cat, keep it AWAY from anything with pyrethrin
>>in it. Am studying to be a vet tech and that's a toxic substance to cats.
>>
>>KP
>
> Pyrethrin is the major active ingredient in feline flea and
>tick spray. It's derived from organics. I don't believe it's that
>hazardous to cats if you are directed to apply the spray directly to
>the cat's fur and gently rub it in to get any nits, fleas and ticks.
>This is followed by an additional treatment in 10 to 14 days to get
>any new hatchlings missed at the egg/larval state by the original
>dose. Hehe, sounds like the same treatment as whitefly and thrip!
>BudBurner

That's right. It is made from Chrysanthemums, and is less toxic than
nonorganic sprays.

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