Thrips: Identification and Killing! My Current Treatment for Thrips and Spider Mites

Hi Everyone, it's Annabel, welcome back to my channel!

Today we are talking pests, particularly Thrips, the issues I have had this year in treating them and my current proven treatment methods for both Thrips and Spider Mites. This works for me, so I hope it helps provide information for you all!
Link to Roger's Video on Provado ultimate bug killer no longer being systemic:
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Product links:

Bug Clear Ultra (acetamiprid) : https://amzn.to/2Q0osBn

Neem Oil/ Horticultural soap duo: https://amzn.to/2Mabboy

Check out my Teespring for Orchid Print Clothing + Merch!
https://teespring.com/stores/the-orch...

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My Orchid Room
Temps- 18-30C
Humidity 60-75%.
Artificial lighting supplemented with daylight.

Inorganic Media:
RHS Alpine Horticultural grit- non wicking pebble top layer : https://amzn.to/2PDzPQA
LECA - Canna Aqua Brand: https://amzn.to/2Z5sPPy
or IKEA
Pumice : Medium grade ~10mm LAVA-LITE : https://amzn.to/34C14PY
Synthic: UK supplier http://www.dartfrog.co.uk/epiweb/
Seramis : https://amzn.to/2QdyP59

Organic media:
Sphagnum moss by Besgrow
Orchiata bark
Perlite: https://amzn.to/2Z3PBY7 (I mix heavily with moss)

Lighting
Cool white LAP '4000K' under cabinet lighting- Screwfix https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-ykt5bf...
GEMMA 50w LED modular COB grow lights: https://www.gemma-led.com/cob-grow-li...
GEMMA 100w LED COB plant light: https://www.gemma-led.com/cob-plant-l...
GEMMA have kindly provided a 10% off discount code for anyone who is interested in purchasing any of their lights! This is valid until 01/01/21. Just pop OrchidRoom in at the checkout :-)

Mars Hydro TS600 for Vandas/ High light orchids
MARSHYDRO TS600 Amazon Links:
US:https://amzn.to/2Jolq7s
CA:https://amzn.to/2MSn3MI
UK:https://amzn.to/2lXpH91
DE:https://amzn.to/2BLoPJn

Shelving
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: https://www.hartleysdirect.com/hartle...
Metal shelving IKEA: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/s...

Pots
DIY Self watering pots, DIY Semi hydro pots
DIY Self watering pots made with IKEA Nekjon outer mask https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/d... and various 15cm clear internal orchid pot
Wick for self watering pots: https://amzn.to/2sMuWM7
DIY semi hydro pots, various brands. Square pots used from https://www.oasishomeandhobby.co.uk/s... with semi hydro holes drilled in for reservoir.
Self watering pots with water level gauge:
Lechuza mini deltini: https://amzn.to/2sKHuny
or other brand: https://amzn.to/2S5o4UL
Mini USB fans from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Z9zpon

Vanda baskets purchased from Roellke Orchideen and Peter White Orchid accessories

Find me on Instagram   / annabel.minton  

Be sure to look out for more care tutorials to follow!