Carson MicroBrite Plus LED Lighted Pocket Microscope

Treatment is going to depend partially on the ID. Could be fruit flies or phorid flies just going off size and what I can see of color from here. An extreme close up (use a magnifying glass if you have it) would definitely help. A pocket microscope is by far the best identification tool you can buy for the money. I recommend that one because I bought it and am super happy with it.

Either way though, the most effective treatment is always going to be removing the food source. They both feed on decaying and dead stuff, as well as the fungi that decay those things. Could be rotten fruit/veg in the pantry, a lot of leftover feces in the yard, animal cages (rabbit, guinea pig, hamster...), dead animal close to house or in crawl/attic, trash, etc.

The problem is that they don't always hang out around the actual breeding and feeding sites, so finding a concentration isn't always going to point to the infestation. A thorough inspection is what deals with them.

It’s hard to know exactly what is happening without pics, but it does sound like OE since a few managed to make it to a butterfly. If they have NPV or another bacteria, they will die as a caterpillar. I’m in California and it is very prevalent here. Many of us have a plant which we collect eggs from, bring them inside and do a bleach treatment, and then raise them with milkweed that has also been bleached even if they are covered plants. Even with all this intervention, a few manage to have OE. It’s very easy to test for OE, there is a good video on Dr. Lund Science and this a a good and inexpensive microscope Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LAX52IQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/Carson-MicroBrite-60x-120x-Lighted-Microscope/dp/B00LAX52IQ I just got this, it works great. You will need 1 AA battery for the light.

I really don't understand this sub and it's attraction to these things, the jewlers loops, or the microscopes everyone says is so great yet when they post pics that clearly show they're not great. Idk, maybe they mean it's for picture taking?

This $12 handheld microscope is far and away THE best thing you could use. Like, EVER. I can look at every single trichome individually or as a field of trichomes. I can see exactly where my strawberry eclair leaf turns from green to black under the trichomes. In absolute perfect detail. Not trying to over sell but it's pretty freaking great. Even as a color blind person this makes it hard to screw up.

https://www.amazon.com/Carson-MicroBrite-60x-120x-Lighted-Microscope/dp/B00LAX52IQ

I guess if it's for the pics and imaginary internet points then rock on. But if you actually want to knowthe exact perfect time to harvest all the work you've accumulated then I recommend looking into getting one of these.

Led Pocket size micro scope

15 dollar loupe microscope is a great investment for that ever so hard green dot test on the back.

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A lot of people get fancy USB ones you can hook to the computer but as far as portable one's go, I got the Carson Microbite plus 60x-120x not to long ago and it's been great. Pretty easy to take pictures through your phone too just takes a bit of practice👍

Something you should have. This will eliminate any guessing games.

Harvest the plants earlier when the trichromes are cloudy, but before they have amber. Buy a 40x or larger loupe off Amazon to check your trichromes.

Here's a good scope.
https://www.amazon.com/Microscopio-bolsillo-MicroBrite-iluminación-MM-300/dp/B00LAX52IQ

Here are some photos to give you an idea of what to look for.
https://www.growweedeasy.com/make-buds-sparkle-with-more-trichomes

You should get a portable microscope to look at the trichomes.

This one is $15: Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LAX52IQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yCSEEb42VM2TC

The general rule is: CLEAR (looks like glass)=not ready. CLOUDY (Looks like plastic) = best THC. usually gives a more heady high AMBER = over ripe. More body/couch lock

Shoot for a combo of 1/2 cloudy and 1/2 amber and you’ll be in happy village.

Honestly you can’t really tell until you look at her under a microscope or jewelers loupe. You wanna look for cloudy and amber trichome heads but she does look frosty!

https://www.amazon.com/Carson-MicroBrite-60x-120x-Lighted-Microscope/dp/B00LAX52IQ I have this and I like it

I’d give her like two or three more weeks to fatten up

That’s my best guess

I used a 13 dollar Carson handheld, it has a built in light. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LAX52IQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

This is the one I use. Unfortunately it can be difficult to capture pictures through it, but it works great otherwise. Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LAX52IQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I found this one to be popular so I picked it up,

Carson MicroBrite Plus LED Lighted Pocket Microscope - Amazon

Ahhh you are welcome young grasshopper!

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This is the one I got. It’s cheap but freaking awesome. And it has a light. Make sure when you are checking trichomes you check the bud not the sugar leaves. The sugar leaves will always turn first. And when you check buds, check a sample from top and a sample from bottom so you have an idea the different rates of maturing. I harvest the top colas and leave my little stuff for an extra week. Hope this helps! Good luck! Feel free to pm if you ever get stuck on something. I may not know all the answers but I can at least point you in the right direction. 👍

Nah OP get you one of these carson Microbrites

https://www.amazon.com/Carson-MicroBrite-60x-120x-Lighted-Microscope/dp/B00LAX52IQ

Too small to tell. I also found very young ones at my place and they are very difficult to assess. If you want to be sure, you can buy a cheap microscope on Amazon. I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/Carson-MicroBrite-60x-120x-Lighted-Microscope/dp/B00LAX52IQ/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/131-8446073-7872545?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00LAX52IQ&pd_rd_r=92061643-ac54-4a17-96b6-336a00fab269&pd_rd_w=7QV0L&pd_rd_wg=KsMu6&pf_rd_p=ce6c479b-ef53-49a6-845b-bbbf35c28dd3&pf_rd_r=1JDZ7KA8TZH4AHPCPY1G&psc=1&refRID=1JDZ7KA8TZH4AHPCPY1G

Good quality and almost inexpensive.

But it's just a recommendation, you can also go further in your investigation checking other signs of bedbugs, such as eggs, molts or black spots (bedbug's poop). Do not panic till you are sure of what you found. As you can read across this board, people tend to make hasty decisions when they panic.

Let us know what you find!

You can find a small hand-held microscope on Amazon. You can get a closer look at the trichomes to tell if they're milky or clear.

I am using this, and I am completely satisfied with it.

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Carson MicroBrite Plus LED Lighted Pocket Microscope

60-120x, with a AA battery powered light.

Lansky is good. If you can swing the cost (around $200) the KME system is a similar but much nicer option.

I used a lansky 5 stone for a long time. If you get a lansky, just make sure you follow their instructions about flattening the rods. Its very important that they're perfectly flat with the stone.

I'd also recommend picking up a pocket microscope like this one. It really helps as a beginner to be able to have a close up view of the edge and how its effected by the stones as you work.

With this , and my phone.

Yeah sure, here it is

I just ordered one for $13.99 and it’s supposed to get here Monday

Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope with Aspheric Lens System (MM-300 or MM-300MU) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LAX52IQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T2daFbHGN75M2

And yeah, I saw that! $30 for a 40-1,000x digital zoom apparently. Technology is crazy

I use this pocket LED scope to check trichs as well as for pests like mites. For under 15bucks you can't beat it.

Carson Pocket Microscope

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This is the one I have, but there are better ones it looks like in the $20-$30 range. This is just one my kids had. It’s relatively easy for me to find things under my skin, but it can be difficult to keep it focused long enough to see the movement.

Buy a cheap 13 buck handheld battery powered 60x at least microscope off Amazon, crazy good.

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Hi - I'm looking into getting a loupe as well. would you recommend the one you linked vs a microscope such as this one?

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Thanks!

This is what I have. Just something fun to carry around.

That's actually just a case but yes the one pictured. Heres a link: https://www.amazon.com/Carson-MicroBrite-60x-120x-Lighted-Microscope/dp/B00LAX52IQ/ref=pd_aw_fbt_img_2/131-2961813-3369759?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00LAX52IQ&pd_rd_r=23fb131f-bd2c-4b5d-bb8e-0cb9f8bb7267&pd_rd_w=6Ji9u&pd_rd_wg=MSuiH&pf_rd_p=e5143995-bc4c-4e22-9b66-79eb4d8ad240&pf_rd_r=ZSHREH6QVBYN7S444V14&psc=1&refRID=ZSHREH6QVBYN7S444V14

I use one of these. its cheap and not well built but it works decent enough once you get the hang of it. I want a different one

This one is less than $15 and it's not bad for just satisfying your curiosity.

I picked this up off amazon and it works great! Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LAX52IQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

do youself a favour

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And when the trichomes are milky

Try this one: 60x to 120x with a built in LED. Comes out crystal clear with focus nozzle for under $15.

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This magnifier, recommended on one of the grow sites, was useless, Even 60x is too much, and depth of field is non existent. I ended up with this one, 40x, that works pretty well.

"Best" depends on your priorities. I like this inexpensive 30x / 60x loupe, but it's probably not a good option if you want to take pictures with your phone. Other people like USB microscopes or hand microscopes, but I find it really hard to keep them in place on a plant while I focus them.

Also, this question does come up a lot, but it should be in the guide.

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Here's what works for me. The microscope takes a lot of practice. I use a 2' stick as a monopod to help steady it. The Loupe gives you a much wider field of view.

60x Microscope

40x LoupehbGlmaWVyPUExNk1NRkw5NVBOWEEwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODQ5NzEwMTYzSzFaSFpIQUJPUyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTExMTYwMlVXSERaUFE3Rk9NUyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Grt a magnifying glass they sell electronic ones on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Carson-MicroBrite-60x-120x-Lighted-Microscope/dp/B00LAX52IQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=loupe&qid=1599757642&sr=8-3 look at the triches on the buds. Also that looks like a herm so hopefully your other plants arent affected

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Also get yourself a jewlers loupe or a microscope to judge based on tricomes.

https://www.420magazine.com/community/threads/pictures-on-when-to-harvest-trichome-colours.79156/

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