Okay, so I’ve been having some real trouble with pests on my cannabis plants lately. Spider mites, mostly. Those little buggers are the WORST. I tried a bunch of stuff, some natural remedies, some store-bought sprays, and honestly, it was a mixed bag. So, I decided to get serious and really figure out the best cannabis pesticide situation. Here’s how it went down:
The Beginning of My Troubles
First, I noticed some tiny webs on my plants. I thought, “Oh crap, spider mites.” I’d dealt with them before, but not this badly. I tried spraying them with water, like a hard shower. That helped a little, knocked some off, but they came right back.
Trying “Natural” Stuff
Then, I went down the “natural” rabbit hole. I mixed up some neem oil with water and a little bit of dish soap. Sprayed that all over the plants, top and bottom of the leaves. It smelled kinda funky, and it seemed to help for a bit, but the mites were still there, just fewer of them. I did this like every other day for a week. It was a pain.
- Neem oil mixture: messy, smelly, only partially effective.
- Water spray: temporary fix, mites came back fast.
Getting More Serious
After that, I started looking at some stronger stuff, but I was still worried about chemicals. I read about insecticidal soap, which seemed less harsh than some of the other options. I got a bottle and followed the instructions carefully. Sprayed the plants down really well, making sure to get every nook and cranny. This worked better than the neem oil, for sure. I saw a bigger reduction in the mites.
Repeating and Watching
The key, I realized, was to be consistent. I sprayed with the insecticidal soap every few days, like the bottle said. And I kept a super close eye on the plants, looking for any signs of the mites coming back. I also made sure the plants were getting enough air circulation, because I read that mites like still, humid air.
The (Almost) End
After a couple of weeks of this, the spider mites were almost completely gone. I’m still keeping an eye on things, and I’ll probably do another spray or two just to be safe. But it’s a HUGE improvement. I learned that finding the best pesticide is more about consistent application and good plant care than just finding the one magical product.
It’s a battle, not a one-time thing. Keep fighting the good fight!
