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Hey All,
New grower here. I've got 2 seedlings that are 7 days old and I think I'm going to have a spider mite problem!
Yesterday I noticed a single solitary web strand between the two flower pots. Today I noticed maybe two or three more strands and they were on the leaves. With my naked eye I noticed some black specks on the underside of the leaves. They weren't moving. I couldn't see any mites themselves.
This is a basement grow in a dedicated room. I'm not using a tent. Before setting up for the grow I had set off one of those Raid Max bug bombs and then proceeded to wipe all surfaces down with hydrogen peroxide, so I'm kind of surprised this is happening so quickly. Naturally I'm freaking out.
1. If these are spider mites is it even worth trying to save the grow when all I have are seedlings?
2. Assuming it's worth trying to fight them off, what's the best way to proceed? I've read that Neem oil is an option as long are you aren't flowering. I see people mention Azamax quite often. I also saw a few people suggest those Hot Shot No-Pest Strips.
3. If this is a lost cause, what would be the best way to proceed with future grows?
Really hoping I can get ahead of this. Seeing this only one week in and as a new grower is very discouraging. Any advice would be appreciated!
New grower here. I've got 2 seedlings that are 7 days old and I think I'm going to have a spider mite problem!

Yesterday I noticed a single solitary web strand between the two flower pots. Today I noticed maybe two or three more strands and they were on the leaves. With my naked eye I noticed some black specks on the underside of the leaves. They weren't moving. I couldn't see any mites themselves.
This is a basement grow in a dedicated room. I'm not using a tent. Before setting up for the grow I had set off one of those Raid Max bug bombs and then proceeded to wipe all surfaces down with hydrogen peroxide, so I'm kind of surprised this is happening so quickly. Naturally I'm freaking out.
1. If these are spider mites is it even worth trying to save the grow when all I have are seedlings?
2. Assuming it's worth trying to fight them off, what's the best way to proceed? I've read that Neem oil is an option as long are you aren't flowering. I see people mention Azamax quite often. I also saw a few people suggest those Hot Shot No-Pest Strips.
3. If this is a lost cause, what would be the best way to proceed with future grows?
Really hoping I can get ahead of this. Seeing this only one week in and as a new grower is very discouraging. Any advice would be appreciated!