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    Default How To Stay Bug-Free!

    Bugs...

    At some stage all indoor growers will suffer some sort of bug infestation, hopefully this quick guide will keep you bug-free and your plants healthy.

    Most bugs that infect Cannabis plants cannot fly. They are accidentally introduced to the grow room by us, the growers... but with a few simple steps and a bit of common sense we can reduce the risk of infestation.

    Pots...

    Most of us keep our pots outside in a shed/greenhouse. Bugs will crawl all over the pots outside so when we bring the pots in to use we unwittingly bring the bugs indoors.
    Pots should be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized before bringing them indoors... A kettle of boiling water and/or a diluted bleach spray will kill off any bugs.

    Compost...

    As with the pots, bags of compost stored outdoors will attract bugs.
    Try to make sure opened bags are kept as sealed as possible. Keeping bags of compost in a black rubbish bag will also help to keep the bugs off.

    Pets...

    Dogs, cats and other pets that regularly go outside can bring mites and other bugs into the house.
    Keeping all pets well away from your grow room will lessen the risk of infestation.

    Other plants...

    Bringing in any plants that have been outside will almost certainly bring bugs into the home. Even flowers that the wife has picked and put in vases is a big risk.
    If a plant has been growing outside leave it there, or risk all sorts of bugs!

    Us....

    By far the main reason we get mites, thrips and other bugs in the grow room is due to us, the grower. Bugs and bug larvae stick to our hands, clothes and shoes... before we know it we've introduced them to the grow room without even realising it.
    If you've been out in the garden enjoying the sunshine make sure you wash your hands and preferably change clothes before going anywhere near your plants.

    Other bits and bobs...

    With a bit of common sense it's possible to keep a clean, bug-free room.
    Make sure all of the bits and bobs you use in the grow room, like watering cans, secatuers, bean-sticks etc are cleaned thoroughly before use.

    It's impossible to guarantee a bug-free room, and at some stage most of us will suffer the problem, but using the advice above will greatly reduce the chances of an infestation.
    Also, between grows it's always a good idea to empty your grow room and give it a good clean out with anti-bac wipes or a diluted bleach spray. The same applies to all of your fans and equipment.

    Keep things clean and sterile and bugs should not be a problem!

    Happy growing!
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    I would like to add something to this if I may.

    Healthy cannabis will resist pests and such much more readily than a sick plant. While this seems very simple to understand, many folks fail on following through on this. The best example is air exchange and movement. You simply have to replace the air every so often to replenish CO2 and to remove excessive moisture. Pests and pathogens thrive in environments that are of poor quality for cannabis.

    In addition, air likes to stratify by temperature and this further exasperates the stale air situation. Mixing the air is a key element to fighting pests as well. Likewise, compost teas need to be stirred as well as aerated.
    For a small space (say a mother room) a small clip on fan is plenty good for mixing.

    Preventative measures like adding sticky bug traps before each grow season helps enormously. Clean and disinfect your grow area and equipment. Always keep spills and plant debris cleaned up. Bugs like finding weak areas of plants (or perhaps dead leaf) to strike and establish a home base. Then they spread to the rest of the plant. Keeping an eye out for early infestations is helpful as well.
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    Keeping with the whole gas exchange and aerobic states modality, keeping your compost too wet (over watering) creates an anaerobic situation. This sours the soil as they say. Anaerobic bacteria secretes waste that is poisonous to cannabis roots. Over watering can weaken your plants enough to enable a pest to come in and take over.

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    thanks very informative

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    Default Russet mites,

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    Thankyou for the info. kudos

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    Thankyou for the info.....kudos

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    Quote Originally Posted by Janicehart View Post
    If you are asking for the tips on how to manage pests, then I would suggest you prevent bugs from invading your home, it is very important to know that how they grow. The other important aspect to prevent bugs is cleaning your home from time to time is one of the best ways to stay bedbug-free. Make sure you vacuum the areas thoroughly and wipe them clean afterwards. If it fails, then it is necessary to call in professional pest exterminators like best bed bug exterminator nyc for bed bugs. As they know what to do and how to handle bugs and what to do to prevent them from coming again.


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