Best organic pest control that leaves no taste and smell on buds?

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Astral22

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Hi, i'm looking for the best organic pest control that leaves no taste or smell on buds, and it's safe to smoke. Something that could be used in any stage of the growth. Specifically against all types of fungus, mold, mildew etc. but also for other pests such as spider mites. Any recommendations please?

Soon i'll be starting my first grow and i want to prepare upfront to prevent any pests on my plants, especially mold because i'm allergic to mold and i have problems with my lungs. Of course i will be controlling the temps and humidity, but i would like to have that extra security.

So far i thought about Neem oil, but i read many comments about Neem leaving a terrible taste and smell, and that it shouldn't be used in the flowering stage.
Ladybugs are not an option as i can't have bugs flying in my house :)

I found this BioBizz Leaf Coat but i can't seem to find any reviews on it: https://www.biobizz.com/producto/leafcoat/ any experience with this product?

What do you personally use, how do you prevent pests in a completely 100% organic way, without altering the taste/smell of the finished product and making it safe to smoke?
 
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jondamon

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Biogreen garlic I’ve seen heavily advertised on social media lately.

Personally I use neem around twice during veg.


Once as a foliar and once as a root drench.


The best thing you can do to prevent pest issues is be clean and sanitary, don’t go outside to inside your grow unless getting changed etc.


Also having good environmental control to keep plants happy is key to reducing pests too I’ve found.


Screen any intakes etc, be conscious about open windows near your grow etc.
 
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Astral22

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Thank you for your reply.

Unfortunately i will have to open the window occasionally in my grow room, and it's very humid where i live so this is what worries me.

What kind of neem product do you use? I found multiple of them, not sure which one should i get.
After you use it in veg, does the plant stay protected during flowering too, at least for the first few weeks?
And have you ever noticed a different taste/smell in the end product?

I will keep in mind your tips and i'll also check out Biogreen garlic, thanks again.
 
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Herb & Suds

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Astral22 said:
Thank you for your reply.

Unfortunately i will have to open the window occasionally in my grow room, and it's very humid where i live so this is what worries me.

What kind of neem product do you use? I found multiple of them, not sure which one should i get.
After you use it in veg, does the plant stay protected during flowering too, at least for the first few weeks?
And have you ever noticed a different taste/smell in the end product?

I will keep in mind your tips and i'll also check out Biogreen garlic, thanks again.
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Neem leaves a nasty tasting residue
 
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youraveragehorticulturist

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Use silica somewhere in your feeding/watering process. Silica helps to build strong cell walls that mold spores can't penetrate.

Make sure your plants are getting enough calcium. Calcium fills up inter-cell spaces to help plants resist mold the same way. Amino acids, or organic forms of nitrogen can help stimulate your plants to take up more calcium.

While you're at it, make sure your plants get enough of all the micronutrients. Micros help keep plants healthy, and pests can't hurt really healthy high-brix plants.

B Vitamins can help stimulate your plants immune system so it's "on guard" before pests attack.

Using crab shell or insect frass in your soil will increase microbes that produce chitosan to eat crab shell and insect frass. More chitosan in your soil will deter bugs.

Top Dress with stinky Neem Meal. The smell keeps bugs away and it's got great N and micros for vegging. Use a little less during flower.

Get plenty of air movement. Bugs and spores (maybe) can't land on plants if there it's a strong breeze.

Don't allow your buds to grow to close to your lights. Overheated, cooked buds are unhealthy and mold loves unhealthy, moist buds.

Spraying with compost tea in veg or earliest weeks of flower, Before Buds, Might help make plants more fungus resistant.

Spider Mites are usually carried into the clean grow room on infected plants that people bring in. So avoid bringing unknown, possibly contaminated plants I to your grow area.
 
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Astral22

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youraveragehorticulturist said:
Use silica somewhere in your feeding/watering process. Silica helps to build strong cell walls that mold spores can't penetrate.

Make sure your plants are getting enough calcium. Calcium fills up inter-cell spaces to help plants resist mold the same way. Amino acids, or organic forms of nitrogen can help stimulate your plants to take up more calcium.

While you're at it, make sure your plants get enough of all the micronutrients. Micros help keep plants healthy, and pests can't hurt really healthy high-brix plants.

B Vitamins can help stimulate your plants immune system so it's "on guard" before pests attack.

Using crab shell or insect frass in your soil will increase microbes that produce chitosan to eat crab shell and insect frass. More chitosan in your soil will deter bugs.

Top Dress with stinky Neem Meal. The smell keeps bugs away and it's got great N and micros for vegging. Use a little less during flower.

Get plenty of air movement. Bugs and spores (maybe) can't land on plants if there it's a strong breeze.

Don't allow your buds to grow to close to your lights. Overheated, cooked buds are unhealthy and mold loves unhealthy, moist buds.

Spraying with compost tea in veg or earliest weeks of flower, Before Buds, Might help make plants more fungus resistant.

Spider Mites are usually carried into the clean grow room on infected plants that people bring in. So avoid bringing unknown, possibly contaminated plants I to your grow area.
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Thank you for the tips!
 
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