Powdery Mildew by Rincon-Vitova Insectory Powdery mildew (PM) is the most important fungal disease of cannabis, but also one of the most easily managed of the foliar diseases. It is a fungus that grows on the upper surface of leaves and parasitizes surface cells. Affected cells may be killed, causing brown areas on […]
By Rincon-Vitova Insectary Thrips Thrips cause damage that is similar to spider mites; they tend to scrape the leaf surface to extract the chlorophyll. Thrips are tiny pests, capable of limited flight. Thrips damage plants by feeding on leaf and flower tissue, leaving a silvery appearance. They also lay eggs in leaves and flower […]
By Rincon-Vitova Insectary Caterpillars (& Moths) “Caterpillar” is the common name for the larvae of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). Armyworms and cutworms generally eat seedlings. Bollworms and budworms typically feed on seeds and inside flowers. Hemp Borer and European corn borer are often found inside of […]
By Rincon Vitova Insectary Spider Mites (Tetranychus spp) Mites are common pests both on indoor and outdoor crops. Mites aren’t insects but members of the arachnid class along with spiders and ticks. Spider mites, also called web spinning mites, are often the most common mite pests and include the Pacific spider mite, two-spotted […]
By Alex Robles The 2022 season of the Flower Fest kicked off during the weekend of April 30 – May 1. This two day celebration of cannabis was held on the beach in Port Hueneme, Ca. The weather was exactly what you would imagine for Southern California, perfect. Blue skies, a slight ocean breeze and […]
Russet Mites (Aculops cannabicola) By Rincon Vitova Insectary Hemp russet mites are hard to control if they get started in the garden. Extremely high populations of mites may build in late summer which damage maturing buds/flowers and reduce yield and quality. They feed on foliage, including petioles, meristems and leaves. Russet mites feed on stigmas […]