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Please help, what are these pests on my plant??

Randy_Custy
Randy_Custystarted grow question 4 years ago
Please help, what are these pests on my plant?? I'm 4 weeks into flower on my first grow and noticed these. Everything is going great otherwise...I'm really worried about these though. There are like 20 that I saw on my one plant. Any idea? What should I do? Thanks in advance..
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blendmedmedman
blendmedmedmananswered grow question 4 years ago
i would use the neem oil. hope this all helps
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blendmedmedman
blendmedmedmananswered grow question 4 years ago
these look lie thirps, here some info for you it should help Thrips are a common threat to cannabis cultivators. They are small pests that look like little worms or flying insects. They are tough to get rid of and survive by sucking the sap out of your plants. Here is a quick guide to spotting thrips, and a few ideas for preventing and controlling an infestation. The best way to rid yourself of thrips is to never have an infestation in the first place. Make sure that you thoroughly sanitise your growing space before you begin. This means not only keeping the place spotless, but removing all dead plant matter. Once the grow space is set up, install insect adhesive strips. Much like fly paper, these are insect traps that will catch most of the free-flying bugs around. The bugs will get glued to the strips. Problem solved. Eradicating thrips once they have established a presence is the only way to save your crops and prevent a new infestation. The best method (without using harsh chemicals) is to use potassium soap or neem oil. Pyrethrins and rotenone are also good options, although use sparingly as pyrethrins are also highly toxic to bees. Spinosad products are also organic and harmless to pets, children, and plants. Spinosad is an organic pesticide made from the fermentation of certain kinds of soil bacteria. This form of insecticide can be used both as a topical spray and at the roots. When added to water, these products are only good for about 24 hours, so only mix what you need at any given time. If you want to use chemicals to clean your space and crop, try to use the least toxic substances available. Remember to use both masks and gloves when handling all toxic chemicals. Introducing natural predators like Orius laevigatus (the common bed bug) is another way to keep your harvest thrip-free.
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