Pest/bug Identification simulator

[Diagnotics]

Hi,

So about these spots. Can’t wipe it off, can’t rub it off. Someone said that this is because of a leafsucking insect but couldn’t tell me which or what to do about it.
The leaves affected are all in the lower part and become more affected the closer they are to the (main)stem. Preditory mites(against spider mites) were in use before and during the newly effected area. Please assist because these are for medicinal use and long awaited for. The plants aren’t flowering yet but should be close.

Kind regards,

[Jimster]

Looks like Spider Mites to me, although I look for reddish dots on the front of the leaf. Could be the very early signs of a deficiency too.

[IceCalibur]

Hi,

So about these spots. Can’t wipe it off, can’t rub it off. Someone said that this is because of a leafsucking insect but couldn’t tell me which or what to do about it.
The leaves affected are all in the lower part and become more affected the closer they are to the (main)stem. Preditory mites(against spider mites) were in use before and during the newly effected area. Please assist because these are for medicinal use and long awaited for. The plants aren’t flowering yet but should be close.

Kind regards,

Hello Diagnotics, sorry to read about your pest troubles.


So tell me ..were these spots showing when you introduced the predatory mites?..did you observe the insects that were on the plant at all?

It could be whatever was feeding on the plant may now be 'wiped out' by the predatory mites..how long have they been introduced onto the plant for now and are they still alive on the plant?

Perhaps using a loupe/microscope to have a look over the plants to see any activity would help you identify what they could be.

Also, how did you choose which predatory mite to use..did you identify the pest?

Since the plant is not in flower yet you could mix up some neem sprays if anything just to be sure the pests are gone..


Here are two great guides ;

redisiel - IPM(intergrated pest management) - Clicky

Gaz - Neem and soapnuts quick guide - Clicky