What to do about WPM attack?

Downhomedude

Downhomedude

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So I started seeing WPM on a few fan leaves of my latest 3 plant crop which I quickly removed.

Now as I am close to harvest I am seeing WPM on quite a few sugar leaves going into the buds.

I am getting used to the fact that the crop is trash.

Will my entire setup (tent, fans, lights, etc) now need to be replaced?
The tent is pretty old, so I could use a new one; I am not sure however to clean the lights etc.

Help a growmie out! TIA
 
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Moist.Farms

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Na wont have to replace anything.

Just make sure to do a good wipe down after harvest. Preferable a strong sterilizer like Hypochlorous Acid (Athena Cleanse) or bleach dilution.
 
Downhomedude

Downhomedude

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Moist.Farms said:
Na wont have to replace anything.

Just make sure to do a good wipe down after harvest. Preferable a strong sterilizer like Hypochlorous Acid (Athena Cleanse) or bleach dilution.
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Including the lights? They are BLOOMSPECT Dimmable SL1000 LED Grow Lights - just wipe down the panel and let dry?
 
thumper60

thumper60

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Downhomedude said:
So I started seeing WPM on a few fan leaves of my latest 3 plant crop which I quickly removed.

Now as I am close to harvest I am seeing WPM on quite a few sugar leaves going into the buds.

I am getting used to the fact that the crop is trash.

Will my entire setup (tent, fans, lights, etc) now need to be replaced?
The tent is pretty old, so I could use a new one; I am not sure however to clean the lights etc.

Help a growmie out! TIA
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Its not trash 1 cup of 3% peroxide 2 gals of water in a tub, Dunk an swirl all the buds let soak for a minute shake it out hang an dry
 
Budzbuddha

Budzbuddha

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^^^^ look up bud washing … it’s a final Hail Mary for circumstances such as this.

Agree about FULL GROW AREA cleaning after chop.
 
Downhomedude

Downhomedude

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thumper60 said:
Its not trash 1 cup of 3% peroxide 2 gals of water in a tub, Dunk an swirl all the buds let soak for a minute shake it out hang an dry
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The CERVANTES Method! I saw this! Health-wise, is there any danger from residual spores remaining on the buds for smoke?
 
Downhomedude

Downhomedude

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PadawanWarrior said:
Get better airflow in there for next time too.
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I plan to put up a 4" 195cpm fan with filter next grow. I've been lacking on the airflow, but as I said until now I've had relatively little issues except the occasional critter. I think the late season rain and cold evenings got me. Hopefully with the increased airflow and better maintenance thru the grow cycle this won't continue to be an issue.
 
PadawanWarrior

PadawanWarrior

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Downhomedude said:
I plan to put up a 4" 195cpm fan with filter next grow. I've been lacking on the airflow, but as I said until now I've had relatively little issues except the occasional critter. I think the late season rain and cold evenings got me. Hopefully with the increased airflow and better maintenance thru the grow cycle this won't continue to be an issue.
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Get a hygrometer so you know the RH.
 
thumper60

thumper60

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Downhomedude said:
The CERVANTES Method! I saw this! Health-wise, is there any danger from residual spores remaining on the buds for smoke?
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If its just on the leaf 100% gone, If its in the bud not so sure you didnt post a pic so hard to say, I have seen wpm on plants when harvested test clean after washing.
 
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