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There's a lot of flat mites (false spider mites) around at this time of the year. Same damage as spider mites, but no webbing and a slower spread Initially.
False mites aren't as hard to rid as actual spider mites but still an ass late flower. They don't like humidity (not do your buds though) and air movement, so keep a lot of air movement. They are also more likely to have not adapted to pesticides. They like stagnant, dry air. The risk is decreased from actual spider mites as they do not web and it takes them longer to move from location to location. Luckily the webbing is what usually kicks off rot, and these don't web..
Harsh products will leaves residue on bud, but citric acid and Castile soap will work.
A bud wash will be needed for sure if you decide to keep plugging.
I had a flat mite infestation a year or so ago and i cleared it with citric acid and Castile soap. One bonus They vacate the plant when the moisture content lowers luckily, but you'll still need to wash with peroxide or lemon juice and baking soda to remove poop and carcasses that get caught on resin. Just make sure you don't have other plants around when you pull as the flat mites will move to the next plant when one dries.
7.5-10g citric acid and 2 tbsp Castile soap in a 1L sprayer will do the job, just don't forget to wash before you smoke as Castile will leave some residue.