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For those wondering, the fine folks at the entomology lab in my state were kind enough to ID both insects. The first is an undetermined species of phorid fly, and the second is a midge- apparently an aquatic pest more than something I should be concerned with. Another photo of one of the midges pictured below
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Right, I know O3 oxidative stress is a killer, but I’m wondering if there is a “therapeutic” level where the benefits outweigh the damage done to the plant.
I ended up applying Athena IPM this morning and am going to go the chemical route (along with heat sterilizing my repotting media), but I’m definitely going to be running some experiments…
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If my memory is correct he was using it for smell, probably at a much lower PPM – but either way I think you’re right that he had it running in the grow room, or maybe into the exhaust.
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Spray and pray is most likely going to be the method. since I have it on hand, dr. Jacks Neem followed in 7 days by Athena IPM.
The mad scientist in me really wants to see if the ozone works though 😅
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I’ll start by asking the question and backfilling how I got there for the TL:DR crowd:
Does anyone use Ozone as a knockdown for pests in veg? Specifically flying insects, applied at night.
The long story:
3 small “tents” (2×2, and 2 2×3)
Media: Fox Farms Ocean Forrest
Currently in 1.5gal nursery bags, transplanting to 3 or 5-gal fabric
Current…
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