

INSTANT QUALITY SERVICE

ALL AROUND EXPERT

It is produced via fermentation of the soil bacteria Saccharopolyspora spinosa and used both as a foliar spray and a soil drench. However, Spinosad is toxic to bees and caterpillars and its use has been banned in some places in an effort to save local bee and butterfly populations. Also, while it has generally been accepted that Spinosad is safe to use on edible crops, studies are still insufficient to validate its safety on humans during the cannabis smoking process.
Unlike in indoor grow spaces where a cannabis cultivator has the free-hand in controlling and manipulating factors that affect pest populations such as temperature, light, humidity and airflow, outdoor growers are at the mercy of nature when dealing with these environmental conditions. For this reason, pest control for a thrips problem in outdoor cannabis grows may be more of a challenge compared to indoor grows. Luckily, these particular pests don’t invade outdoor cannabis crops as much as indoor grows and greenhouses. Still, outdoor cannabis growers need to keep watch as an infestation can significantly reduce yields if not eliminated early.
Much of my experience on thrips pest control has been with indoor cannabis grows, so I reached out to Nicholas Martin, the driving force behind Pest Control Hacks. Nicolas is professional pest fighter like I am—he is also an entomologist who has worked with several large cannabis growing companies and has dealt with thrips issues more than any other pests in outdoor cannabis grows. Here are his recommendations.
First, verify if you really have thrips in cannabis and not any other type of pests.
Why? Because at first, a thrips problem may resemble two-spotted spider mite damage. To check for both larvae and adult thrips on cannabis, hold a white piece of paper under an area of the plant and tap the plant several times. If the pests are present on the plant, this will dislodge the bugs onto the paper where they can then be seen more easily.>
Use yellow or blue sticky traps to monitor for adults. These same yellow or blue sticky traps will also work well for mass trapping if thrips pest populations are high. Special pheromones for thrips are available and can be used in conjunction with sticky traps.
When it comes to pesticides, recommended formulations should include the active ingredient, Beauveria bassiana. ANT & GARDEN ORGANIC PEST CONTROL also recommends any Spinosad-based pesticide if the use of this ingredient isn’t banned in your state.
Biological control is also another safe and organic option for addressing a thrips problem in cannabis. For the young larval stages of this pest, the predatory mites Amblyseius cucumeris and Amblyseius swirskii can be used. The minute pirate bug, Orius insidious, also works very well for adult thrips. For thrips that pupate in the soil, Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles) and Dalotia coriaria (Atheta coriaria) can be introduced to the grow area. Nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) can also be drenched into the soil to help control thrips pupae.
If you want to get rid of thrips and other common cannabis pests that have started invading your grow space, ANT & GARDEN ORGANIC PEST CONTROL in Beaverton Oregon can help you out. Don’t delay. Contact us today!
Ryan Smith of ANT & GARDEN ORGANIC PEST CONTROL in Beaverton is the most trusted and reliable pest control guy in Oregon, and for good reason! I care about helping my clients as though they’re members of my own family. Whether you’re in need of urgent treatment for an existing ant pest problem or are looking for the best prevention methods for your home or business, I am committed to bringing you only the best ant and pest control Beaverton for your complete peace of mind.
Emma Baker
Great company! I was about to kill all my plants and shut down because of frustration with two-spotted spider mites and broad mites. So happy Ryan verified this through a Dino lite microscope at 220 x magnification. Extremely satisfied in his service, my mites died, no eggs spared.
Paul Evans
Ant & Garden Organic Pest Control deserves 10 stars saved me from bankruptcy. I had root aphids in my indoor garden there’s nobody that knows how to kill them and has posted it on the internet. Ryan has dealt with them before and knew exactly which olcc approved products to buy and how to prevent reinfestation. I just harvested my first pest free crop in years! I am now going with his maintenance sprays 1 time a week Ryan has all the best lab grade equipment and knowledge. Easier to let him focus on my pests my time can be spent growing bumper crops of exceptional quality. This harvest I yielded 50% more than normal and sold everything I grew for 30% more than last time. Not only are my pests gone but Ryan’s service made me money.
Michael Wright
The commercial-grade soil baggage compost I used for my plants has root aphids. I had to reach out to Ryan of Ant & Garden Organic Pest Control for assistance. The last three months have been quite pleasing as the destructive aphids were gone. Ryan was reliable, providing a constant level of quality with strong results. You can’t beat the peace of mind he offers. I had my first harvest smoothly with his maintenance spraying. We yielded over 2 grams a watt, nearly double our personal best.
Fully-bonded and insured, ANT & GARDEN ORGANIC PEST CONTROL in Beaverton, OR offers safe, eco-friendly pest control services customized to your home and garden needs.
Ryan, our fully-licensed master technician and pest control expert will ensure your home is completely free from ants and other pests – all year round.
For questions and free consultation, don’t hesitate to contact us.