Root Aphids in low numbers (increasing)

[AnonThink]

I figured out why my seedlings were having discoloration on new leaves, f***ing root aphids. They are really small and havent seen too much, but I read they spread fast. Its almost summer so they are all females. Tried a nicotine juice found here https://www.autoflower.org/index.php?threads/28197/
Also I have been applying neem oil since my seedlings sprouted. The older one is 14 days old, neem didnt work either. Everyday I see more of them. Caught one and tried h2o2 at 3% directly at him, didnt die. The tobacco juice sprayed on the mf didnt kill him either. I live in Argentina and can't find ANY of the typical root aphid pesticides (Confidor Ls 20, Warrant 70 wg, any with imidacloprid)

The only active that seems to work is the imidacloprid, BUT CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE. IM SICK TREATING WITH PESTS AND PROBLEMS WITH YOUNG PLANTS. These were my last 3 auto seeds. Lost 3 that damped off and now this. Im hating summer so much. Can't start over so im hearing your suggestions. Please.

I haven't see any fliers, so i'm early at the moment and I want to control as much of them as possible. Should I keep spraying with the tobacco juice? Increase the dose of tobacco? Currently using 10 grams per 100 ml distilled water as the recipe above

 

[GoAuto6]

Do you have any kind of pond supply stores? If so see if they have something for mosquito control. I use some stuff kills any large in the soil and doesn't effect the plants.

 

[AnonThink]

Do you have any kind of pond supply stores? If so see if they have something for mosquito control. I use some stuff kills any large in the soil and doesn't effect the plants.

Mmm have you tried it with root aphids? They are usually harder than any common pest, what does the label say?

 

[GoAuto6]

Label doesn't say much but I used to have a fungus gnat, and a white fly issue bad this seams to kill all form of larva.... Do they lay eggs on the under sides of leaves or in the soil?

 

[AussieMeds]

I think you are overwatering. Let your soil dry out by leaving her in the sun if you can. Otherwise, take it easy on the water. I brought down their numbers in a variety of ways. Yellow sticky traps work well too

 

[AnonThink]

Ok, I finally found the imidacropid pesticide I was looking for, so I hope they will be all dead by the next two weeks

 

[gaz29]

Diocemetious Earth should nail the wee fkrs , just put some about an inch or two on top of medium and then give em hydrogen peroxide and they can't re-populate, some sand -( kids' play sand is best)- will also help.. good luck and happy growing
Gaz
Edit : where did you get the imidacropid pesticide..?

 

[AnonThink]

Diocemetious Earth should nail the wee fkrs , just put some about an inch or two on top of medium and then give em hydrogen peroxide and they can't re-populate, some sand -( kids' play sand is best)- will also help.. good luck and happy growing
Gaz
Edit : where did you get the imidacropid pesticide..?

It's called MAMBORETÁ CONFI, a pesticide you can found online and is manufactured here in Argentina