Insects & Mites
Jacob Rodowick
How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants
Identify whiteflies, break their life cycle and clear them with sticky traps, soap, oils and bioinsecticides, plus how to keep them out.
Jacob Rodowick
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Pest Control
Expert pest and disease management for indoor and outdoor growers. Identify common insects, fungal diseases, and environmental stressors — then treat them with organic, biological, and chemical options that protect your crop without compromising quality.
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Using Sulfur For Pest Control
Sulfur spray and dust control mites and powdery mildew when used within label limits. Here's how to mix and time applications, and why burning sulfur isn't…
Jacob Rodowick
Insects & MitesJacob Rodowick
How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Plants
Mealybugs are small, white, sap-sucking pests that can quickly overrun your plants, leaving behind sticky honeydew that invites mold and other insects. In this guide, you’ll…
Jacob Rodowick
Pest Control TechniquesJacob Rodowick
Insecticidal Soap: How and When to Use on Plants
Insecticidal soap bug sprays for plants are an organic alternative to synthetic chemical pesticides. In our opinion, these should be a staple in any all-natural, organic…
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The Most Common Grow Room Pests And Diseases
Insects and mites can really put a damper on your grow. Learn how to defeat each of these and what you can do to prevent them.
Jacob Rodowick
Water & ReservoirDustin Davis
Hypochlorous Acid Growing Applications
HClO is the strongest oxidizing and anti-microbial agent generated when chlorine gas dissolves in water. Often used in a hypochlorous acid spray, HClO has been used…
Dustin Davis
Plant DiseasesTyler Hair
How To Treat Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Tobacco Mosaic Virus is one of the plant illnesses that most growers never have to worry about depending on what they’re growing. But, for those who…
Tyler Hair
Insects & MitesJacob Rodowick
How To Get Rid Of Earwigs (Pincher Bugs) In The Garden Naturally
Earwigs, also known as pincher bugs, are common garden pests that hide in damp, dark places and can damage plants by chewing irregular holes in leaves,…
Jacob Rodowick
Insects & MitesJacob Rodowick
How To Get Rid Of Leafminers On Plants Fast
Leafminers are small pests that chew and tunnel holes in your plants’ leaves. They create a web of destruction that is not only hard to reverse…
Jacob Rodowick
Insects & MitesJacob Rodowick
Fungus Gnats: How to Prevent and Eliminate Them From Your Grow Room
Fungus gnats are opportunistic; they do not seek out your plants specifically, but instead seek out the environmental conditions your grow room can accidentally create for…
Jacob Rodowick
Plant Nutrition BasicsDustin Davis
How To Foliar Spray: Feed & Protect Plants At The Leaves!
Foliar spray is exactly what it sounds like – you’re simply spraying something onto the foliage of your plants. In other words, you’re spraying the leaves.…
Dustin Davis
Pest Control TechniquesJacob Rodowick
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – Definition, Methods, & More
The first thing you are probably wondering is what does integrated pest management mean? To put it simply, IPM is a holistic, long-term approach to pest…
Jacob Rodowick
Insects & MitesJacob Rodowick
How to Get Rid of Thrips on Plants (Fast & For Good)
Thrips are tiny, fast-moving pests that can quietly devastate your plants—sucking sap, distorting leaves, and spreading dangerous plant viruses like tomato spotted wilt and impatiens necrotic…
Jacob Rodowick
Insects & MitesJacob Rodowick
Russet Mites: Everything You Need to Know
Russet mites, or russet mite aculops, are microscopic pests that can wreak havoc on various plants. They can cause significant damage to crops such as tomatoes…
Jacob Rodowick
Insects & MitesJacob Rodowick
Spider Mites on Plants – How to ID and Remove
One of the smallest indoor gardening pests, spider mites can also be one of the most devastating to your plants. There are also a variety of…
Jacob Rodowick
Pest Control TechniquesGarrett Dupree
Jeweler’s Loupe for Plants: What Power to Buy and How to Scout With It
Use a jeweler’s loupe or digital microscope to spot mites, thrips and mildew early. Learn which magnification you need and how to scout plants weekly.
Garrett Dupree