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Aphid invasion close to harvest - stick or twist?!
Ottos_Jacketstarted grow question 4y ago
Very close (seen first few ambers on leaves) to harvesting my dwarf auto but have noticed I have aphids or thrips. Do I hang it out a bit longer or cut my losses before they take over?
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Organomananswered grow question 4y ago
Stick with it.
If close to harvest, they won't affect your buds really, just suck the sap from the leaves.
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