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Get Apple Bitters from the pet store (or Amazon) and spray it on the cables. It tastes horrible (to people and cats) and may prevent future destruction.
As someone personally traumatized by thrips (they killed like 50% of my collection), I am overly cautious about them now and glad I could help!!!
As far as taking care of the infestation
- Isolate the plant, as you would with any other pest infestation. And do check your other plants for thrips as well. The adults can fly, and trust me, the infestation spreads FAST.
- I'd cut off as many damaged leaves/stems as you can. Thrip adults burrow into the leaves and stems of the plant and lay eggs in there. So cutting off as much material as you feel comfortable will help a lot.
- Hose off the plant with water, or wipe down the leaves/stems as much as you can.
- Some recommend just water/soap, or neem oil spray for this, but honestly I tried them all and nothing worked nearly as well as actual insecticidal products. I used a spinosad containing spray. Spray the entire plant, the soil, and the pot, and the moss pole VERY thoroughly. Make sure you get in between the stem and the mos pole as well. You have to soak every bit of the plant. Spinosad can make plants prone to sunburn, so just keep the plant out of direct sunlight for a day or so. I sprayed my plants every 4 days for about 2-3 weeks and I haven't seen a single thrip since. I stopped seeing them after about 2-3 applications. But I kept going just to be extra sure.
- You can also use a systemic insecticidal agent in addition to spinosad. I used imidaclprod. You just mix this into the top layer of soil and every time you water the plant, the imidaclprod will get absorbed into the plant and any insect that tries to eat thee plant will get poisoned basically.
I really hope this helps. You have such a beautiful plant, I'd hate for you to lose it! :(
Gilmour Cleaning Sprayer Foamaster II Multi-ratio Spray Gun 1609706073 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y190WE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C4DdBbD3ZN2TV
It’s on sale right now for the next 4 hours via Amazon. Great for washes and doesn’t require a pressure washer.
Japanese beetles are somewhat susceptible to insecticidal soap it's not the same as regular household detergents. From CSU: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/insect-control-soaps-and-detergents-5-547/#:~:text=Larger%20insects%2C%20such%20as%20caterpillars,adverse%20effects%20on%20other%20organisms. insecticidal soap:https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5118-Insect-Killing/dp/B00192AO90/ref=sr_1_9?crid=Z0E1MONTHBDU&dchild=1&keywords=insecticidal+soap+concentrate&qid=1626618483&sprefix=insecticidal+soap+%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-9
My guy can you let me know if this is the stuff?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BWY3OQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_SK22C5HTJBT2AARHF14M
Im new to no till / soil. No ipm for me really. Didnt have problems in hydro for years but i need to get something started. Thanks for the help!
It looks like mite damage, if you turn the leaves over you'll see webbing and the mites, they're tiny 1/50th of an inch and reddish in color you may also see their eggs, for control you should use insecticidal soap you have to get it on them as it has no residual effect, your local Ace hardware should carry it or Amazon insecticidal soap: https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5118-Insect-Killing/dp/B00192AO90/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3L4NXSMTNLN5U&dchild=1&keywords=safer+brand+5118-6+insect+killing+soap+concentrate+16oz&qid=1621172561&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=Safer+Brand+5118-... More info: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/spider-mites-5-507/
Dish soap only works if it is the right long chain fatty acid soap (not a detergent!) minus dye, grease cutters, and fragrance. If you are unsure what you have buy insecticidal soap made for use as a pesticide and follow label directions.
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Just get one of these bad boys for when you travel
If neem doesn’t work out for you, try this organic garden spray. I’ve used this to kill off thrips, scale bugs, and aphids. Works like a charm—usually after one dose. Monterey Garden Insect Spray with Spinosad Concentrate 16oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BWY3OQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_LqJNqjquUkBKF
You have spider mites, I can see the webbing in the first pic and a couple of mites in the second they're tiny 1/50th/.5mm and reddish in color. You should spray with insecticidal soap, you do have to get it on them as it has no residual effect https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5118-Insect-Killing/dp/B00192AO90/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2KLTC20UZQA5K&dchild=1&keywords=insecticidal+soap&qid=1610121349&sprefix=incec%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-3
Don’t worry, I’m well aware of the risks. I didn’t catch this in action, or I would’ve run outside to scare the cat off.
Do you know if they make water pistols specific for cats? Or should I just buy a super soaker style water gun? Or this?
It's kind of hard to tell from that pic, but they look like woolly aphids you should spray them with insecticidal soap, and you do have to get it on them for it to work, as it has no residual effect. insecticidal soap: https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5118-Insect-Killing/dp/B00192AO90/ref=sr_1_6?crid=31LJHK13K4X3B&dchild=1&keywords=insecticidal+soap&qid=1607826011&sprefix=inceceticidal%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-6
Foamaster. Slightly smaller version of the NuCalgon coil gun. Half the price. Originally bought it to wash my car before I saw the NuCalgon version in RE Michel one day. Works pretty good! There's cheaper versions on Amazon. Adjustable dilution for different lighter or heavier soil buildup.
> Where can I get bitter applespray
any store. amazon https://www.amazon.com/Grannicks-Bitter-Apple-Bottle-Ounces/dp/B00028ZMEO walmart etc.
> I've only had him for a few days and he came with the separation anxiety.
this is a baby who was plucked from where he was comfortable into your house. All babies will react like he did. This is something to only worry about if it lasts for weeks.
>awful sounds like he dying crying
my puppy does then when he has to poop. if yours doesnt have to poop cover the crate in a blanket and put the crate in a quiet room and wait for him to settle.
I would stay away from dish soap and use other soaps. Potassium salts are very good. It's fairly non-toxic. Here is the insecticidal soap I use. https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5118-Insect-Killing/dp/B00192AO90?crid=22J8TGNUPI667&keywords=insecticidal+soap&qid=1537560380&sprefix=insecticidal+soap&sr=8-2&ref=mp_s_a_1_2
You can try this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00192AO90/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Low PHI. I used this on spider mites and it worked wonders.
Here's what it is on Amazon. I haven't had to resort to it myself, but I've seen it recommended frequently for dogs who are chewing on things that they shouldn't. Petsmart, PetCo, etc. should definitely have it. Walmart might have it. At about $7 for the small bottle, it's worth a shot.
WebMD has some advice on how to use spray deterrents. I'm NOT a fan of their advice on spice-based deterrents. Personally I find the idea of a cayenne-based deterrent cruel, especially if you follow up with withholding water.
he's sooooooo cute! good luck! I don't really have problems with my three cats and ferret chewing wires, miraculously, but the things that do get chewed are saved by regular spraying of bitter apple spray or a mix of ACV and water that's had citrus peel soaking in it for a few days (they don't like the citrus oils).
Also, when we first got our cat(s), we would leave them in a single room with cozy stuff that smelled like us + would play "cat tv" or animal documentaries! Seemed to help, they were always snoozing away when we got home!
This will immediately kill your spider mites. Do Not use as a foliar spray. Instead, mix one tablespoon per one quart of RO/water. Water soil/coir immediately with mixture thoroughly. Spinosad is effective for one week. Water with mixture once a week, each and every week until harvest. Remove any debris or dead leaves. The mites have eggs in your soil, which will continue to hatch into nymphs. Treating each week disrupts the mites’ entire lifecycle. Adult mites are dispatched almost immediately by making them unable to eat by binding to nicotine receptors. Nymphs in the soil have their digestive systems destroyed. Eggs are unharmed. So it’s important to not to miss a treatment within the 7 day window. Good luck. Let us know how it goes with an update, please, if possible.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BP12LI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Spinosad. Proven and safe for you and plants
I am going to piggy back off of your post OP, sorry lol
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I have a garage and want to do a waterless wash in. What sprayers would you guys recommend? I bought one off of amazon and I am going to have to return it for defects
I can see the thirps from here! No worries though, i use Monterey garden insect spray for mine and i treat every few months as a preventative. Ive had thrips before in a large dense plant room that also includes fish and invertebrates and its never harmed anything that wasnt a bug on the plants. The good stuff
I believe they are different.
Here is the one I ordered:
https://www.amazon.com/Monterey-LG6150-Garden-Spinosad-Concentrate/dp/B000BWY3OQ/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=1Z0MKXVQ4HMHI&keywords=spinosad+organic&qid=1669072307&sprefix=spinosad+organic%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
Thrips. Use anything with spinosad. Monterey Garden Insect Spray is affordable and proven.
This looks like the fungus Colletotrichum dracaenophilum.
Any infected part should be cut off and tossed. And this is recommended for treatment on even the part of the plant that looks clear.
this is exactly what ive used forever
We just discovered Spinosad organic insecticide. This saved us from a plague of Harlequin bugs that were destroying our collards. You will thank me.
Purchase this. Use one tablespoon of Spinosad per quart, and water your plants once a week each week. Don’t use as a foliar spray. You’ll never have to worry about mites or crawling bugs again. The mite eggs and nymphs are currently living in your soil.
Spinosad is a bacterium that does not impact flavor, yield or strength. Good pest prevention is key to any grow. Pests, mildew, mold are endemic and ubiquitous, and should be treated accordingly.
You can still save your plants.
(Bitter Apple Spray)[https://www.amazon.com/Grannicks-Bitter-Apple-Bottle-Ounces/dp/B00028ZMEO] saved my shoes/furniture/remotes/everything from my teething pittie baby! Just a few sprays on hot spots were enough to dissuade her from human things and focus on her chew toys.
Here in the South, Cabbage moths and Harlequin bugs are the one two punch for cruciferous vegetables when the weather heats up. Bt has already been noted, but also get acquainted with another bacterial based pesticide called Spinosad. Nothing else is as effective for harlequins, flee beetles and the dreaded Mustard Sawfly. You will thank me: