Seeking Feedback on IPM plan.

Use a difuser with rosemary oil. Peppermint oil. Eucalyptus oil. The smell throws off their sensors and they think its a different plant

For prevetion I like to use lots of sticky cards, I put them everywhere these are especially good in my indoor grow's they are realy effective in dealing with Fungus Gnat & Thrip. My outdoor grows often get invaded by Aphid, Spider Mite, Scale, Mealybug, Whitefly, Caterpillars & Grasshoppers. For Aphid & Spider Mite I first try to use the garden hose and spray them off with water this sometimes is sufficient enough alone and a big thing to look out for is Ants they are trouble they will bring the Aphids & Scale on to your plants they work in a symbiotic relationship with them the Ants offer protection while in return the Aphids & Scale secrete a sweet honeydew like substance that the Ants eat so get rid of the Ants they will keep bringing them to your plants or move your plants to an erea free from Ants. If the infestation is to great then I like to use an IPM Spray, the one I use is from Organic Gardening Solutions (OGS IPM SPRAY) it contains Emulsified Neem Oil, Silica, Saponins, Fulvic Acid, EM1, Aloe & Kelp Ferment, Essential Oils & Aloe. This type of IPM Spray is very effective against all that is mentioned above but the best prevention of all is to inspect your plants everyday so you can act promptly before an infestation can occur.

Based off of BudXs feedback, I adjusted the veg dose of Spinosad to 2/3 listed strength at 2 TSP/32 OZ. WK 1-2 Flower to 1.5 TSP /32 OZ. Week 3 Flower to .5 TSP/32 OZ. I will try this ratio out to see if I notice and adverse effects.

@BudXS, Thanks for the feedback. I have not had good luck with insecticidal soaps. Idk if I am using them wrong but plants always end up burned. I tried to go with more diluted mixes after experimenting with recommended doses, but I am still finding the "sweet" spot. I think it could still have some preventative properties even if diluted. I will have to take time to find and check out your article. Do you have a link by chance to save me some time?

I suggest that the spinosad is for active infestation. If you have the foresight of prevention, I would stick with mechanical controls (sticky pads) and any hardware store bought insecticidal soap. The spinosad is harsh, should be used when needed. Weekly prevention and you will never have an issue. I speak a bit about pest management in my Copywriting Contest article entry. I grow in a garage, so I have had some times