Aphids during flower

Hey 👋 I would not suggest to rub your flowers with alcohol or sth like that. In this stage you need something that does not harm your buds. Ladybugs for example feed on aphids. I would suggest to manually remove what you can + throw some ladybugs kn your tent for those you did not find. Hope that helped. 👊🖖🍀

Isopropyl alcohol (also known as rubbing alcohol) can kill aphids on contact. It works by dissolving the aphids' waxy outer coating and dehydrating them. To use it, mix a small amount of rubbing alcohol (usually 70% or more) with water, test it on a small area of the plant first, and then apply it to the infested areas. 1 drop of dish soap and half tsp of cayenne pepper (optional), scrub a dub dub lets make bubbles in the tub.

You’re doing it right with Bioleat (potassium soap), just keep it off the buds. Spray only fan leaves and stems at lights off, every few days. Manually remove any aphids on buds with gloves or a soft brush. Cut off badly infested leaves. No neem or oils at this stage, they'll ruin taste and safety. If you can, drop in ladybugs or lacewings to help clean up. Check daily, keep airflow up (aphids leave sticky stuff = mold risk). Almost there mate 👊

Hey Growmie, You're doing a solid job, especially this late in flower. Three weeks to go, and you've already put in serious effort with that 3-hour inspection, that’s how real growers win battles. Keep doing daily checks with a loupe or magnifying glass, focus on sugar leaf bases and crevices where aphids hide. A few can turn into a problem fast, so staying on them is key. Manual removal is still your best friend right now. Use a small brush, tweezers, or even a soft cloth to gently take off any you see. If one bud has a bad infestation, it’s safer to remove that section than risk contamination spreading. Avoid spraying anything oily or heavy at this stage. No neem, no Bioleat on buds. If you need to spray fan leaves, use a mild insecticidal soap diluted to about 0.5 to 1 percent, but only apply it with precision, and definitely not on or near flowers. Plain water mist and a cloth or cotton swab can help knock them off. Be gentle, don’t soak the buds, just enough to dislodge them. Aphids are soft and don’t hold on tightly if you disturb them consistently. If you have a controlled environment, consider releasing a small number of ladybugs or lacewing larvae. They’ll hunt aphids naturally, though they won’t completely wipe them out this late, it could still help. Maintain steady airflow and humidity levels between 40 and 50 percent. Good circulation keeps mold and pests in check. Make sure fans are circulating the canopy, not blasting directly at buds. If you’re still seeing aphids a few days before harvest, a post-harvest bud wash can help. Mix lemon juice and baking soda in the first bucket, then rinse in clean water. It’s a solid method to remove pests, dust, or honeydew if things get too close for comfort. You’re in the home stretch now. Keep it clean, stay on patrol, and finish strong.

i would just do what you can until harvest. some organic sprays you can continue to use if you have to. spinosad is a good biological one and lost coast plant therapy or other essential oil based ones are useful and dont effect smell and taste of buds and ive used them as a last resort up to harvest. sticky traps may also be helpful and cleanliness is a