Spider mites live on the leaves of the cannabis plants and are a common problem faced by all weed growers. They belong to the group of ticks and spiders, and are usually characterized by their ability to spin silk webs. Thrips on the other hand are small insects, with the ability of quickly damaging a cannabis plant.
We will first discuss the right way of tacking spider mites. These bugs are quite common and therefore, growers need to remain vigilant to spot them as early as possible. Good ventilation and exposure to light usually reduces the growth of the mites, as they thrive in dark and damp conditions. New growers often overcrowd their plants and this can quickly produce a mite infestation.
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They start as small worms and develop into winged insects. They puncture cannabis plants and suck out the vital nutrients that are essential for healthy plant growth.
Their bites can be identified as bronze or silver colored spots. These spots are larger than the bites of the spider mites and can easily be distinguished. The affected leaves of the plant may die if an intervention is not performed to combat the threat of thrips.
Cannabis growers can depend on neem oil as an excellent way of defeating pest attacks. However, the first response should always be the prevention of attacks. This can be accomplished by keeping your growing area clean and free from contaminants. You need to also eliminate pests at an early stage, because it is not possible to spray your cannabis plants at the harvesting time.
However, if you are late, these pests can completely destroy your buds, and make a large dent in the income that you expect from your harvest. The right way of treating is to take a gallon of RO (Reverse Osmosis) water, and then add two tablespoons of neem oil in it. A wetting agent should also be added to this
We will first discuss the right way of tacking spider mites. These bugs are quite common and therefore, growers need to remain vigilant to spot them as early as possible. Good ventilation and exposure to light usually reduces the growth of the mites, as they thrive in dark and damp conditions. New growers often overcrowd their plants and this can quickly produce a mite infestation.
The best way to treat them is to groom your plants, …show more content…
They start as small worms and develop into winged insects. They puncture cannabis plants and suck out the vital nutrients that are essential for healthy plant growth.
Their bites can be identified as bronze or silver colored spots. These spots are larger than the bites of the spider mites and can easily be distinguished. The affected leaves of the plant may die if an intervention is not performed to combat the threat of thrips.
Cannabis growers can depend on neem oil as an excellent way of defeating pest attacks. However, the first response should always be the prevention of attacks. This can be accomplished by keeping your growing area clean and free from contaminants. You need to also eliminate pests at an early stage, because it is not possible to spray your cannabis plants at the harvesting time.
However, if you are late, these pests can completely destroy your buds, and make a large dent in the income that you expect from your harvest. The right way of treating is to take a gallon of RO (Reverse Osmosis) water, and then add two tablespoons of neem oil in it. A wetting agent should also be added to this