Top 10 Garden Pests & How To Combat Them! (Garden Talk #48)

[@GardenTalkwithMrGrowIt]

Thanks to Matthew Gates for coming onto the podcast today! Matthew’s KZbin- bit.ly/3255y6y Matthew’s Instagram- bit.ly/3GyhwVe

[@adrumwhisperer]

I think bud washing should get it's own dedicated discussion, if you can find an expert. Seems like a neccesary practice for outdoors (dirt, insects) and a good best practice for indoors (airborn D.E. ,insects). The only argument against seems to be a concern for loss of "medicinal properties", but I don't see a mechanism for this besides over zealous physical agitation and that can be controlled. Perhaps Bruce Bugbee or RXGreenTech has a study?

[@kellyhill4410]

@@adrumwhisperer Yes . I think Flower washing would make a good vlog. I wonder if anyone has done a side-by-side off the same Branch one washed when not washed have them analyzed see what the difference is and what the contaminants is

[@Zenthanol]

@@adrumwhisperer In my experience a peroxide or water-wash can greatly increase the moisture content and actually result in a great susceptibility to certain post-harvest pathogens especially in dense flower material since even something like peroxide quickly oxidizes. The only mechanism of action I can think of that would negatively affect the wax-composed trichomes and cutin/cutan epicuticular layer of many plants is that peroxide is used to degrades such waxy substances as a cerumenolytics which are similarly composed of fatty acids and esters. Also I find that many pest debris stays on unless really aggressively washed, which can have physically disruptive effects like you point out. It's not a bad technique but these are the concerns I have from a biochemical perspective.

[@adrumwhisperer]

@@Zenthanol Thank you for the detailed information! Would a lemon juice/baking soda/rinse have similar degradation as peroxide? I'm principally interested in a small indoor tent setup with diamtamceous earth + yellow traps for pest control. Quality and cleanliness of flower material in an organic soil setup is more important than yield. volume or time. Drying is also done in a small, dark indoor humidity controlled area.

[@Zenthanol]

@@adrumwhisperer I believe so, the acidic lemon juice degrades sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) into CO2 (the physical action of bubbling dislodges debris), water, and a salt called sodium citrate. Citric acid in lemon juice will also degrade waxes/oils of plants like epicuticular wax and is also chitinolytic, it breaks down chitin of insect exoskeletons and fungal cells.

[@zgoat4127]

This young Man is a huge asset to the community I really enjoy listening to his talks..

[@Zenthanol]

🌱 Thanks for the support!

[@zgoat4127]

@@Zenthanol And I thank you as well my dude

[@hollowbullet]

Such an asset, a wealth of knowledge and always there to help

[@CCGNZ65]

Very intelligent guy,BUT,predatory insects is a headache,especially outside,TOO much emphasis on these controls,mild gentle soap applied at dusk prevents headaches,I mix a rendered habanero pepper,boiled,strained thru a sieve w/soap and spray preventively,Virtually nothing messes w/plants including rodents(rabbits,groundhogs,etc),for worms he said zilch about BT,apply BT 2 wks into flower and NO caterpillars/worms . Best way to avoid probs. is prevention,spray preventively

[@BrizaBus]

Hand. Down a great asset to our 420group

[@instigatahSTK]

this has to be one of THE best episodes...great guest with great knowledge, that was a instant follow✌🏼

[@MedicallyFit]

Awesome to see Matthew on your channel, I've interviewed him before, really knowledgeable

[@Zenthanol]

Thanks Medically Fit!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Wow man, awesome guest. I always enjoy watching Matthew and I recently subbed to his channel. He's been on the Future Cannibis Project and other podcasts and the man is a walking encyclopedia of plant and insect knowledge. Amazing. You're Killin' it lately with the great content!

[@tanksdanks]

such a great IPM episode. loved his in-depth with each individual pest

[@ghostgrowz9750]

That’s why you’re the goat man, always bringing the important knowledge to the community! Keep killing it bro 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻

[@gtavtheavengergunnerlegend3340]

Bottom water = no fungus gnats...along with aloe water, sticky traps, hanging sticky traps, DE dusting on top, neem seed cake.

[@rollmeonekenobie]

This guy is a plethora of knowledge I'm glad I watched this episode

[@Zenthanol]

Thank you for the kind compliment! I'm glad it was helpful. 🌱

[@joshuasfeldman-burian1012]

This video was super informative for anyone in the beginning of there horticulture journey! I appreciate all your content Mr. Grow It, thank you!!!

[@JesseJames83]

I have seen Matthew Gates on a few shows, and I really like his vibe! Great guest to have on the show.

[@theRealMcCoy]

Synchangel is a frickin wizard man Love his dedication and work

[@Zenthanol]

🌱🧙

[@budstermcgreen6360]

Obviously very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does! As others have stated..happy, healthy plants go a long way against most pests! ✌

[@frosty_farms]

Well said.

[@ayecab]

The good Matt Gates.

[@ZZ_Trop]

Here for aphids. I tracked them in from my outdoor garden. They get controlled by predatory insects outside but they've exploded inside with no predatory balance.

[@MsKaysworld]

So much knowledge dropped here.

[@Sardiniazonablutours]

I grow organically since a few years now , In my last one I’ve had big problems with root knot nematodes .. I found a way to get rid of the nematodes , fungus knats and many other pest with a very simple method .. I mix neem seed meal in the soil , I added beneficial nematodes in each container … 2 days and the fungus knats where completely gone , root knot nematodes not to be seen .. but biology still very active since I got mycelium on top … neem seed meal and beneficial nematodes will be enough to get rid of most pests indoor , literally ! Chris you talked about neem oil , I wouldn’t spray it , as I said I would apply it to the soil at the roots , because it will feed nutrients to the plant while combatting pests as well … Spraying it is possible but risky since if your doses are a little off you can suffocate the plant because it coats it ..

[@cosmefulanito7598]

I use yellow sticky traps above a glass jar with water + apple cider vinegar + dish soap. That not only attracts fungus gnats, and other bugs. You create a more attractive and fermented smell than any soil or plant in very humid conditions. You cnly see a bunch of dead bodies in the sticky trap or the jar bottom.

[@runnersluck4390]

Matthew is the ULTIMATE BUG GUY!! Something tells me that he just cracked the surface on his knowledge on this subject

[@Zenthanol]

There's a lot more detail where this came from! Thanks for the support!

[@weed_monster_grows]

Great Episode Chris 👏 Matthew Gates has some really great advice and information he is definitely worthy of another Session This was Great Thanks Again. CHRIS & MATTHEW 🤙❤😁🙏💪💥🤟

[@goofyvideos]

Chris: Another great technical guest. We grow all New England garden vegetables seasonally, and Kale and Parsley outside over the Winter, under hoops. Although temperate Cape Cod allows these plants to survive, we do pull our pepper plants back inside into an inert medium. Our primary problem outside is vine borers, and on the medicinal, tiny green worms that appear daily.

[@Zenthanol]

Vine borers are really pernicious, and I'm sure you're also dealing with Helicoverpa moth larvae or something similar for the medicinal plants. If it's practicable a netting may be rather cost efficient as a passive defense.

[@veela420]

Thanks guys. The problem with insects is that they are creepers and once you notice it is already a bit late. It is freezing out here but I managed to find some ladybugs trying to hide in the window frame. Hehe. Happy growing everyone

[@RATMAN42730]

Great great information. Your helping more than you can imagine. Thanks for what you are doing for all the growers out here.

[@debramartinez8009]

Omg! What a wonderful topic! All your content is so wonderful and educational. Thank you so much for your knowledge Matt and also you Mr. Grow it!

[@Zenthanol]

Thank you!

[@haze__9075]

Matthew Gates In The building! 🐛 🐜

[@FreeRangeRoss]

Another great guest, this was a great addition to the vodcast. Thank you for sharing.

[@pamelajohnson5056]

Absolutely brilliant episode. Everyone needs to know how to deal with pests. Once again, I have been given another great resource to follow. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Zenthanol]

I really appreciate your kind support! Glad it was helpful!

[@scarsdog777]

Yo was stoked to see you have Matthew on Great interview!

[@jonathanlloyd9348]

Thanks a ton! Please do 60mins on Powdery Mildew. Probably not something you suffer with in your dry climate, but in South Africa it hits us hard! One Love brothers!

[@Zenthanol]

I agree, powdery mildew would be a great subject! There are several species to consider and knowing how they infect is important for treatment/prevention.

[@treystrongz3996]

He's like a 5 star general for pest holy info bomb!

[@Zenthanol]

Insectus Optimus Maximus at your service! 🐜🐜🐜

[@doslion]

I wish the utube illustration's of all these friends and pest. Growing out doors in Mississippi i try to capture tree frogs for my sun tent/ Florida deck.

[@scottmarshall6766]

Good one, Thanks for another great interview! Subbed to Matthew's YT. I'll be doing a binge watch soon. Wish I knew of it a a few months back. I won that battle with spider mites, but it wasn't fun. As far as future topics, I would like to know what Matthew thinks of prevention measures such as Regalia and if it's worth the cost and work. I know there are professionals using it, but the economy of scale is totally different there. Thanks again to both of you!

[@Zenthanol]

That is actually a really excellent topic, I have been focusing a lot on how insects, mites, and microbes interact with plant hosts by affecting their genetic expression, hormone signalling, and therefore immune system. Sometimes this primes certain signals of the immune system like biorational products do such as Regalia, but other times this can introduce antagonistic effects if too many aspects of the immune system are primed, especially opposites like SA and JA pathways. It would make for a great discussion.

[@mhuxleyphoto]

Perfect timing! Week 2 of my first grow and I'm seeing an infestation of fungus gnats - I'll see if his suggestions help!

[@Trrenik0kb]

Yes those damn gnats.

[@vanderumd11]

Bro.. take your plants to bottom feeding, take packing tape and cover the top of your grow

[@wislerart7785]

Im having some issues with pest thank you Mr grow it

[@cavbarjones5946]

Thanks for sharing this information I appreciate your time happy growing 💚

[@Lucidtwo]

Man I love this podcast

[@tri-statemaninanun-holylan8478]

Thank you kindly for sharing this. Basic pest info is great to know just in case. Cheers cuz!

[@mean-green4003]

Great show like always bud helps a lot. Stay Green

[@justoneofmany]

One of the best IG accounts for informational content

[@Zenthanol]

Thanks for the high praise!

[@jimboslice245]

Another great podcast Mr. Grow it! Very informative,would love to see Alex from GRASS IN CLASS on your show .

[@k.959]

Iv used gnat control WDG a bacillus thuringiensis product worked wonders. Be patient/ consistent with it. Keep that soil moist guys!

[@beansdork]

love it. ..please do the "part 2' if you didnt already.

[@jamesgeorge4279]

Pests will whoop on a sick plant fact

[@fkamericaandtheamericants7874]

What about "seven"? In powder? Like is it safe? Can one just mix it in with soil? Or what's your thoughts?

[@growslow4178]

So ultimately because I live like 500 ft from the garden center who doesn’t store their soils properly, could be the cause of the high density of fungus gnats in my area. Great great video chris

[@Zenthanol]

Definitely, "cultivation context" is such a valuable thing to assess in order to make the best proactive decisions possible.

[@johnnyb4869]

Great thank you this guy knows his pests

[@jwgrower81]

Hey bro u should try and get John belushi on the show he's got a new show on the discovery Chanel about his farm looks like it's gonna b great 👍

[@GrowingwithGeorge]

Your the man Chris!!

[@moustachemike3098]

Great information! Will be of great use in the spring.

[@metasamsara]

Hey Chris I will rewatch this episode soon, but could you maybe do another episode all about indoor pest control and the most effective way to deal with everything that could appear, pre-emptively but also after it occurs? Also I keep hearing neem oil mentioned even tho its very toxic hmmm, the space definitely could use more directions I feel. Also companion plants that take care of repelling or distracting or straight up killing pests like gnats would be awesome!

[@Zenthanol]

Good suggestions. I would be happy to do a deep dive into indoor pest prevention/treatment, though there are very many pests out there that are possible so it might be better as a series. As for companion plants, it's unfortunate to say but they do not repel pests in most cases, though some plants can be "sentinel" plants that are used to detect pests before they move into a crop, that is mostly an outdoor technique.

[@mrfilipelaureanoaguiar]

Nematodes, larvaes, mites, that was interresting talk about pest and tips to handle them. 👍🏽

[@mcfeely808]

Lots and lots to learn. Great episode.

[@willsimmons3492]

Excellent video thanks for sharing 👍

[@chevytech7306]

Mealybugs... I also have clear fluid on my plants I'm not finding any pest hanging around the leaves just some dew first thing when lights come on but only on 2 plants

[@scottietimmons3322]

Thanks Mr Grow it. Great timing!!

[@scottietimmons3322]

Here I am again. Going back to this. Aphids. First time.

[@chrisluehr3256]

worm box has nematodes and they worked for me so fast less than 3 days fungus gnats all gone

[@scottietimmons3322]

I'd love to hear more about the honeydew thing. The shinny spots.

[@Zenthanol]

Yeah they honeydew is produced by all the sugars they feed on in the tissues. Basically it's the digested sugars they don't end up using shunted out. Ants and some other insects are especially fond of this resource and will even guard aphids to keep access to it.

[@scottiesgarden8682]

Awesome content and info as always big bro

[@levelplane8586]

Predatory Mites Yay!

[@aG-kc6tw]

I started using neem oil garlic and cinnamon

[@deliasaboya4520]

fantastic information! Thank you!

[@robertcook4590]

Awesomeness as always 👌 ✌

[@K_Nasty]

I have living soil and there are always mites in the soil . they dont seem to cause any harm . ive been doing this a while but still dont have much info on the "good guys " that can be in your soil.

[@Zenthanol]

It can be hard to keep track too since some microarthropods have beneficial and negative qualities to plant cultivation, sometimes it is contextual. If it helps, I have videos about predatory mites ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2mon6Nmesecqs0 ), springtails ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIaliY13o7qEb9E ) , rove beetles ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5qxlYyYmM-Naa8 ), and similar beneficial/neutral organisms to help support living soil systems.

[@earthling2007]

What about diatomaceous earth? I’m using it for fungus gnats now. Huge improvement in 24 hrs.

[@Zenthanol]

Personally I have experienced an inconsistent effect, but I know others that swear by it. Thanks for adding this example.

[@OrganicGreens]

I just cover my soil in sand for a few days. It suffocates the gnats. Then just remove the sand and replace with clean barley straw or your prefeed mulch.

[@earthling2007]

@@OrganicGreens really? That sounds too simple to be effective 🤣

[@MrPablo1uk]

De for the win. No idea why people in the cannabis Industry don't know what it is. It's organic, it kills everything instantly and doesn't harm anything beneficial.

[@Laval1959]

I’m also using the diatomaceous earth 🌍. It’s doing a great job. Much improvement in just one day..! No more gnats..!

[@phillipbug958]

Alright bro, but here’s a pest no one ever mentions that’s a real issue: squirrels! What to do about the digging buggers?! Thank you sir

[@Zenthanol]

Hah! They are really difficult, I don't have a good plan for them admittedly. Like with rats, mice, or voles, they require some pretty elaborate defenses for those that have them bad.

[@deeztones]

I think a good portion of the audience here is interested in IPM for medicinal plants. Since spider mites are so common, do you have tips for mitigating spider mites on medicinal plants - preventative measures as well as dealing with an infestation?

[@Zenthanol]

I do. In this video I outline some examples from a #PestPrimer video I made about them on my channel, but a big part of prevention is keeping the spider mites from moving into the crop if sheltered indoor, or establishing biocontrols like californicus predatory mites that can also feed on pollen when prey levels are low, or Persimilis when the mites are already there, as they're specialists. The strategy is highly contingent on the cultivation setup.

[@kunalghai9859]

thankyou so much for these videos.

[@debo5227]

Great information thanks

[@dulce0403]

Oh and thanks for the vids and knowledge

[@sampas92]

I would like more words on Root Aphids specifically, i only had them feeding on the roots, winged too, its a very hard one to deal too. Peace

[@Zenthanol]

I will probably be doing a deep dive on Rice Root Aphids for my next Zenthanol IPM series on the Future Cannabis Project KZbin channel.

[@mikeyazzie5185]

Katcy Katey is a good machine for bats. Its are around $40. This works great. I turn it on before lights go out. Check it out it will make life easier

[@mikeyazzie5185]

Spell check not bats but nats

[@caitlinzemke8427]

Can you do a grow in nothing but worm castings? I would love to see what happens

[@Zenthanol]

I know people who have had success with this but it can run a little hot for some plants.

[@dulce0403]

Need to get Tim McCormick back on and maybe do a cultured biologix grow vlog

[@dirtyred7517]

Should I worry about springtails? @Mr. Grow it

[@Zenthanol]

I wouldn't worry about them personally, they're usually benign, even in massive numbers, preferring to feed on free organic matter in the soil. Some species are even predatory.

[@dirtyred7517]

@@Zenthanol thanks I notice a few coming to surface of promix when watering.

[@konceptmediastudios3949]

Searching for the fungal spray now .

[@Zenthanol]

Beauveria bassiana and Isaria fumosorosea are my favorites.

[@joshbeck289]

I’d love to see examples of all these pests and all stages of each!

[@Zenthanol]

I'm glad you liked the presentation! I have examples on my KZbin channel in my #PestPrimer series if you're curious to see the examples for many pests of medicinal plants.

[@damien55k]

Love the shirt brother. Good info love the chanels learned a lot fome u and your guests. Also sry I missed you message on IG I am available today and tomorrow.

[@craftgrow]

Awesome info thanks Mr Grow it

[@getatme9751]

Can you do a video on pgr inside Fertilizers

[@MrBob58o]

Aphids cower and hide when the SynchAngel of Death approaches. Thanks for sharing Mr Gates. Appreciate the knowledge

[@Zenthanol]

And thank you for the support 🌱 honestly you ask some of the more critical and salient questions on the Future Cannabis Project chat which enriches the livestream.

[@MrBob58o]

@@Zenthanol Like every week, I look forward to seeing you on the Cheap Home Grow Show! Still my favorite grow show.

[@Zenthanol]

@@MrBob58o You're right, especially when we discuss criticism about widely popular broscience!

[@aG-kc6tw]

Have a question. Are there ways to harvest the roots of our plant that we love so much? I did do sun reading on it and I wasn’t sure if you ever harvest the roots of the plant. ?

[@wademacdonald106]

What is the best way to kill soil mites please 🙏🏽?

[@Toneloke-3000]

Multiple different ways, diatomaceous Earth Cuts up their bodies when they walk through the powder. Maybe only water the bottom for a while so the topsoil dry out starving them of moisture or maybe cover top with thin layer of sand smothering their habitat. Some people will even vacuum off the top layer of dry soil and refresh with new soil and when plant is done dump soil outside never to reuse inside.

[@dulce0403]

I watched an advancing eco agriculture vid where an entemologist suggested that if your plant health and high brix levels specifically will ultimately make plants impossible for insects to prey upon

[@Zenthanol]

I did too! Interestingly there's a lot of research to show insects love high-brix plants and substances. I talk about it in my video, "Why aphids can (and do) attack healthy plants | Matthew Gates | Regenerative Ag" ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpS9mXuEpqppjaM ) which I reference in this video.

[@MrBob58o]

Matthew directly addressed this. his presentation shows how aphids love sugar. Describes the way aphids feed as like sucking on a 2L bottle of soda pop. Why aphids can and do attack healthy plants. I believe that is the episode form Zenthanol talks about it

[@MrBob58o]

@phillip wareham Kempf does make some extraordinary claims without showing the extraordinary evidence

[@4Kcorner]

That neon sign looks killer absolutely killer!!!

[@theyaf1374]

I had bugs eating my leaves on my autos I know loads of lads who grew weed and they were all telling me to restart . I went to what you Americans would call the dollar store bought some rose pest spray and it worked amazingly the only thing it said onit not to do is to apply to plants with flowers as I suspect its harmful to bees . Anyways my plants were in vedge so I followed the instructions on the bottle it worked amazingly. to think I could of gone out and spent a fortune on something that wouldn't work or that friends claim to have no idea about this realy bothers me. THOUGHT ID SHARE help the gang out happy growing

[@aG-kc6tw]

Got infested with fungus gnats. Finally got rid of them. I have seen a few lately so sun what worried

[@philshaffer3877]

Japanese beetles flooded onto my few deck plants last summer. Should I expect the same attack next summer here in South Western Ontario? How to handle them?

[@Zenthanol]

Probably so, and their larval form may bot be on your property while the adult form moves easily in the air. If it were me, I might try to time a physical netting, especially if the deck plants are particularly susceptible since even applying botanical pesticides will be arduous in that it would be costly and require many applications. They're very voracious! What kinds of plants?

[@philshaffer3877]

Two bushy 6' autos and two late flowering photos. All started from seed in April and into 5gal pots onto our south facing deck.

[@derekbudea6388]

Gnatrol works great for fungus gnats.

[@robk5865]

Great episode! For neem oil applications, do you emulsify the oil or just mix with water? What is a "safe" amount to spray on the soil? I'm dealing with fungus gnats and I really dont want entire squadrons of them flying around and reproducing. I also want to do minimal harm to the wildlife in the soil.

[@Zenthanol]

Unfortunately the answer will depend on the product formulation itself. One of the first things I gained an appreciation for in IPM is the uniqueness of such formulations, even if the active ingredients were essentially the same.

[@MrPablo1uk]

Diatomaceous earth, problem solved

[@jamesculp3622]

What are your thoughts on Prozap Insect Guard?

[@HereticFox312]

The best reason to bud wash for me is to increase the amount of time in the dry stage.

[@Miggeddy]

25:00 lady bugs?

[@kr38tve]

Do you think soil attracts some of these different organisms, species??? 🤔

[@MattyEngland]

I'm gonna have nightmares after watching this. 🤣

[@Eagle-Gardening]

Where to get Wettable sulfur? I cannot find it anywhere. Not in Asia, not on Amazon... Does it have a chemical code like Su02 or something I could look for? Cheers :)

[@Zenthanol]

You might find it under descriptions like dusting, wettable, or micronized sulfur on various search engines, I hope that helps your search!

[@Jaydtrade]

What were the names of the places he mentioned for nematodes? I googled them but the business didnt show up on the search

[@Zenthanol]

At 11:59 I mention Koppert Biological Systems and Beneficial Insectary for the nematodes.

[@thirtyeight3440]

YES!!!

[@jamesgeorge4279]

Use sand as a barrier and preditors

[@andrewbrandon2947]

What brand did he say about grasshoppers? It’s was “??? GHA” can someone rewatch and tell me I couldn’t hear it right and I can’t find online

[@arminimsirovic6777]

can you use tobacco t kill fungus gnats ?