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ChickenMomma91
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I know it's super hard to see there on my thumb but I had to literally catch one to get a pic. This morning they were everywhere
Aphids?!
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Those are spider mites.
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Nothing like raising your own pests. 
I have used insecticidal soap on spider mites with success (bought at Lowes). But if they are in your straw, you might just keep raising a new crop of the little nasties. 
I have used insecticidal soap on spider mites with success (bought at Lowes). But if they are in your straw, you might just keep raising a new crop of the little nasties.
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I use a horticultural oil on ornamentals, but it's rated for vegetable plants also.
It works by smothering the pests.... I suppose you could treat your bales also?
It works by smothering the pests.... I suppose you could treat your bales also?
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@thistlebloom what's the name of the oil? My plants are coming up and my tomatoes are in danger of getting killed off. Is there an organic method or a specific predator I can attract?
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The one I use is called Organocide. I get it at Home Depot. It has an OMRI rating.
If you are over run with them a predatory insect will help, but not eradicate them.
If you are over run with them a predatory insect will help, but not eradicate them.
