Controlling spider mite pests in a cannabis crop is very important. While aphids and thrips can be relatively easy to treat for, the two-spotted spider mite, russet mite, and their kin can be extremely difficult to control. This is especially true once a colony is established. Further, if you don’t control for them then you …
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Cultural controls in the cannabis garden
Cultural practices have everything to do with human behavior. People are one of the greatest vectors for pest infections. Particularly, the gardener themselves. There are a number of things that gardeners do that increase your chances of bringing in pests. Here, I’ll outline the behaviors I focus on to try and keep my medical cannabis …
Cannabis pest management: scouting
The concept is simple; the gardener will never find pests if you don’t look for them. However, early detection is key to avoiding big problems. For example, in ideal conditions a few fungus gnats can turn into a real problem in as little as 3 weeks. This seems like a long time, but by the …
Cannabis pest management: basic biocontrols
Staying ahead of pests should be high on the list of things to do for a new grower. You invest a lot of time and money in your medical cannabis garden so you should really consider spending just a little bit more to keep it safe from pests. In a previous article we covered the …
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