Root aphids genetics from breeder fine I brought home not too long ago a brand new 10x10 for moms and dude gave me 4-5 clones I noticed one always had a bit of a week root system leaning and all. Barely visible with naked eye but I was able to get a macro photo still hard to see but the macro video clearly u can see I don't thnk can post clips can we?
Thanks but I had to get a macro video on a 48 megapixel camera on my phone and you still have to zoom into to really see them movingClick the icon the arrow is pointing at and insert your media link in the required field:
O well not really worried I've treated with Root cleaner , SNS 203, 2:1 3% h2o2 oh boy did it fizzle could see gas coming from the one pot I tried it in. Last line of defense is beneficial predatory nematodes. They don't work it's Bayer tree and shrub or simply try and take a couple cuttings from each hopefully get 1-2 to root already have 2 of everything incase one originally died. Weirdest thing one I got from breeder was snapped during delivery but had a 2 inch side shoot, he said he would replace it next order I said I'll try and save it don't worry about it well it didn't save so I clicked it and just let the shoot take over I'm kind of grew over where I clipped it you can't even tell there was a main shoot. But it was dead center of all the girls and it's unscathed looks like there's nothing wrong with it.
Yes I got them in my Geno tent thousands in exotics, thinking it would be easier to just try and take a few clones as long as I get 2 keepers per I'd be good and trash bury and or burn the fabric and soil they are in. 3% like drug store h2o2? I treated one with that 2:1 ratio with water 2 cups water 1 of 3 soil fizzed and released o2 so quickly could see it like steam. Flower room I believe I have a few or know I have a few with fungus gnats and root cleaner SNS 203 and mosquito dunks in reservoirs and still see flyers.
Bought some 34% food grade H2O2 just already re inoculated and put beneficial nematodes see if that works before I kill everything again.
Well the SNS and root cleaner and the 1 I tested the 2:1 ratio water and 3% h2o2 must have at least killed some and or most the eggs. Because top soil would become like dry cracker like and that's a sign it symptom of root aphids. And I assume the little white hair looking things were eggs are now gone I had to check a few pots to find any. Only this time I used a 30/60 loupe and clearly can see there's actually two different species or two different species, didn't realize there was more than one type of root aphid you have beat aphids sugar aphids rice aphids all kinds. But one looked more like a tick was kind of clear and it's really small the other looks a little more like a termite was longer and quicker. I think my best bet is to take some cuttings from the healthy tops and try and at least get one to two clones for genetic and just trash everything and then sanitize and keep it empty for 2 to 3 weeks and then I can start reusing.
SNS products are safe and I thought you were having good luck with the hydrogen peroxide. You can also spend the money on the nematodes for a natural solution. Week 6 is a bit late to try to deal with this though... most of the damage has already been done.
Hahaha maybe with the eggs? On a test plant I increased soultion almost to 6% they float and water goes down and they just keeping on moving. I do believe numbers have reduced but not sure if that's because it is working or they have fine deeper seeking newer shoots. I atleast know some signs for next time but still don't have an IPM to prevent for next time. Botanigard wp22 comes up as the best with a bateria that releases more spores as it kills and then another ingredient can't remember. But I was told even that doesn't work so as of right now it looks like everything is about to die I'm trying to take cuttings just to save genetics but with weakened systems I'm not going to put the best clothes off but I'm doing my best so if anything works out for you let me know cuz I have an infestation. First you'll think it's nutrient deficiencies, pH problem, nutrient burn, wind or light. By then u have to resort to chemicals but mid to late flower I don't think there is anything but to ride it out. Well flower not so worried anymore genetic yes. Flower showed no signs until 2 weeks ago?
