Identification help with a potential pest

[KSum]

I wish I could get better pictures, but this is what I could do with what I have.

I noticed a couple of white spots on one of the leaves, then took a picture. They look like
little cotton balls, but I don't think it's a fungus. It's out in the middle of the leaf.

Then I looked closer at the pictures and saw these.

Do I have an infestation of some of those horribly nasty things I've been
reading about??

 

[KSum]

Here are some closeups.

(why is there a giant sperm on my plant???)

 

[KSum]

I also just spotted this on a different plant.
There's a white spot on the left, but what got my attention was the discoloration.

 

[KSum]

Now I feel a little silly. Except for the last picture of that discoloration, all the rest were tiny bits of soil that stuck to the leaves when I turned them upside down for transplant the other day.

I could be wrong though, and if you think so please speak up.

Still I haven't seen any pictures like the last one. Got any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[MadScience]

I've seen odd discoloration like that occasionally, usually on younger plants. I don't think it's anything to worry about.

 

[KSum]

It's almost 5 weeks old and that leaf is one of the first fan leaves. I'll keep an eye on it, but I'm not going to worry to much. Thanks.

 

[Farmerdayna74]

I have same problem an on my budding plants an was wondering if there's some kind of spray to kill them damn spiders I have one wk for some and 5. Wks on others what can I do anyone help.. I use dawn dish soap on my veg. Can u help

 

[Dan Ultra]

I have same problem an on my budding plants an was wondering if there's some kind of spray to kill them damn spiders I have one wk for some and 5. Wks on others what can I do anyone help.. I use dawn dish soap on my veg. Can u help

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[thebizz420]

Hey any growers out there who k ow of any preventative methods at controlling pests. I'm a first time grower and any advice would greatly help

 

[Tead]

Neem oil can be a preventative treatment for pests. It's been WAY effective in my garden.
It actually works by being absorbed by your plant, then when bugs eat it, they ingest the neem and die.
Neem is a prophylactic treatment. It doesn't kill by contact. It protects your plants by making them deadly to bugs.
One note... be sure to get a good flush at the end of your grow. The neem will add flavor to your end bud that you don't want. 2 weeks for soil... two or three days for hydro.

 

[thebizz420]

How often can been oil be used

 

[Tead]

I spray every 2 weeks.
More notes for neem application.... you want your temps around 70f when you spray. Plants don't transpire nearly as much at 80f, thus the neem will be absorbed better. Be sure to coat all the plant surfaces especially the underside of leaves.

 

[thebizz420]

I see neem oil concentrates on the market. Is it necessary to dilute before application

 

[Tead]

There are quite a few various neem mixes in the garden department. I've thought of using them, but mixing 2 tsp of pure neem oil into a gal of water and a few drops of soap works quite well in my nutrient mixing world, so I've not tried them.