First Grow .. Few Concerns...

Izzyi2d · Mar 28, 2016

I was so concerned about the thrip b.c I'm wanting to flip in a week because of crowding... I applied the monteray one application and yesterday I noticed a few fliers still... Need to get this problem taken care of before switch

superskunk4u · Mar 28, 2016

Izzyi2d said:
I was so concerned about the thrip b.c I'm wanting to flip in a week because of crowding... I applied the monteray one application and yesterday I noticed a few fliers still... Need to get this problem taken care of before switch

grab some sticky yellow traps I've just treated mine with something simmeler and have the sticky traps to get the remaining adults that are still around and I must say they work well good luck mate and they look great

Izzyi2d · Mar 28, 2016

Thanks everyone for feedback... I'm grabbing the traps today...will update

DOGBUDS · Mar 28, 2016

If you don't already do so, let the top 2"-3" of soil dry out and before every watering run your fingers through the top 2" of soil. This will do a few things, 1) will disturb all of the eggs, larvae, walkers, and the fliers that are chillin out with their comrades , 2) as you're doing this you will feel "tiny" roots snapping through your fingers, this is good, kinda like topping, the broken roots will spread out even more and get strong (try not to break the larger roots that float across the top of the soil), 3) when you do water, the dispersion of the water will be a lot better throughout your smart pots. I know a lot of people use the plastic dixie cups, I don't like them. Two reasons: light penetrates through them and gets to your fresh baby roots that I feel don't need to be learning about light(stress) and second, the soil in them always seems to be wet, perfect breeding ground for fungus gnats.

superskunk4u · Mar 28, 2016

DOGBUDS said:
If you don't already do so, let the top 2"-3" of soil dry out and before every watering run your fingers through the top 2" of soil. This will do a few things, 1) will disturb all of the eggs, larvae, walkers, and the fliers that are chillin out with their comrades , 2) as you're doing this you will feel "tiny" roots snapping through your fingers, this is good, kinda like topping, the broken roots will spread out even more and get strong (try not to break the larger roots that float across the top of the soil), 3) when you do water, the dispersion of the water will be a lot better throughout your smart pots. I know a lot of people use the plastic dixie cups, I don't like them. Two reasons: light penetrates through them and gets to your fresh baby roots that I feel don't need to be learning about light(stress) and second, the soil in them always seems to be wet, perfect breeding ground for fungus gnats.

Funny you should mention that about the roots. I was reading about topping your roots and was like "That's a bit extreme" but after looking into it a lil more (not too much more) turns out its really not that bad. still nothing I would attempt just yet but opened my eyes a lil.

Izzyi2d · Mar 28, 2016

DOGBUDS said:
If you don't already do so, let the top 2"-3" of soil dry out and before every watering run your fingers through the top 2" of soil. This will do a few things, 1) will disturb all of the eggs, larvae, walkers, and the fliers that are chillin out with their comrades , 2) as you're doing this you will feel "tiny" roots snapping through your fingers, this is good, kinda like topping, the broken roots will spread out even more and get strong (try not to break the larger roots that float across the top of the soil), 3) when you do water, the dispersion of the water will be a lot better throughout your smart pots. I know a lot of people use the plastic dixie cups, I don't like them. Two reasons: light penetrates through them and gets to your fresh baby roots that I feel don't need to be learning about light(stress) and second, the soil in them always seems to be wet, perfect breeding ground for fungus gnats.

I try to disturb the soil a bit during watering but never have snapped any roots... Might try next one for sure though... As for watering cycle I water these girls every day 32 oz for the smart pots and 48 oz for momma... If I even am off by a few hrs... They start to wilt and I freak out... So I've stuck to a soon as the lights come on watering schedule....I'm trying to use cold air but filter it... This is what I made hahaha..

Izzyi2d · Mar 28, 2016

And wh n you say traps you mean the sticky yellow fly tapea you hang?

DOGBUDS · Mar 28, 2016

I don't want to answer for anyone but, yeppppp!! Should be around $5 for a pack of 5 or 6. There are yellow and blue packs for different insects, I buy both just to cover all bases. And I like the different colors in my room! lol

Izzyi2d · Mar 28, 2016

Nice thanks

Izzyi2d · Mar 29, 2016

I tried the sticky and I tried that spray...I still see fliers... And I think I saw something in soil... I have done one application about to do another today... Can I spray the soil? Any other suggestions to get rid of these things?... Also once they are gone does the discoloration and spot return to normal ?.. Thanks for help..

DOGBUDS · Apr 3, 2016

Yes, definitely spray the soil. You may always have a flier or two, not a big deal IMO. It's when your sticky traps are on their way to turning black is when you start to worry. You understand that the flying dudes and the thrips are two different pest? The stickies will help with both.
As far as the discoloration, it will not go away. The discolered leaves will get old and you can pull them of then. But as long as they are mostly green , they are still doing their job...