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Cinnamon, as a hot spice deters many fungal diseases and insects alike.
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Powdery mildew, ants, aphids, fungus gnats, spider mites, thrips and whiteflies
are among the critters that dont like cinnamon. When used as an oil spray, the
Bergman's spice will adhere to leaves giving it time to work against many ailments.
Harvesting Tips
As a control at ground level, sprinkle ground cinnamon around the cannabis
plants or combine with diatomaceous earth in equal parts. This will be effective
against ants.

To control disease or insects that are attacking your plants, employ a spray.
Sprays can be availed commercially, or make your own from ingredients you
probably have in the pantry:

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Marijuana Grow Mix one teaspoon food grade cinnamon oil (available at health food stores and
Guides herb shops) with one quart water. Spray on your plants. Or
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Add two teaspoons cinnamon oil to one pint water and a couple drops pure
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To make cinnamon tea, boil one and one half pints water. Turn off heat and
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harvesting add one tablespoon ground cinnamon. Bring to room temperature. Add one pint
Smoking, hash and rubbing alcohol. Strain, add to spray bottle and go to town on your plants.
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Sprout, grow and Clove Oil
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Clove oil is a natural repellent due to its scent and the resultant effect on certain
pests coming in contact. Pythium, gray mold, Fusarium, ants, caterpillars,
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thrips, aphids and spider mites are repulsed by the scent of cloves. Although

The grow room cloves flavor pumpkin pie and can be added to ham, it kills certain pests on
The grow contact. Hmmm, odd isnt it? Nevertheless, it is an effective treatment. It
The harvest becomes even more potent when combined with peppermint extract or citrus
oil. Add a couple drops to water, as explained in the preceding cinnamon oil
Outdoor Guides recipes, and spray. As always, do not spray during the heat of the day; early
Plant care
morning or early evening application will reap the optimum benefit.
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The grow Coriander Oil
The harvest
Essential oils are the green means of dealing with pests in the cannabis
garden. Essential oils can also be utilized in the home as an organic pest
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control and even as cleansers enabling you to discard harsh and harmful
Nutrients
chemicals from your life.
Pests
Diseases
Coriander resists Pythium, gray mold, Fusarium, powdery mildew, aphids,
Environmental
stresses thrips, spider mites and whiteflies. Buy commercial treatments or follow the

Control and treatment basic recipe for making oil sprays as mentioned throughout this article. Have
you been paying attention?
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About medical Garlic
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Garlic has beneficial uses in our bodies and in the garden. Perhaps garlic is
Adverse effects of
legendary to fighting vampires due to its repellent nature. Garlic, when
marijuana
ingestion by human beings guards against many maladies and aids in building
Medicinal uses
Obtain medical
a strong immune system. The same applies to plant life. Garlic has anti-fungal
marijuana and anti-bacterial properties.

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Use the basic recipe for making oil sprays, as mentioned in the oils section, and
apply to new growth in order to ward off the emergence of attack. Be wary in
the use of garlic spray as it can kill beneficial insects as well as those you need
to eradicate. Garlic also offers an organic option for keeping deer from entering
Mary Janes domain.

Grapefruit Seed Extract

Grapefruit seed, sold as a concentrate in disinfectants, can control algae in the
hydroponic marijuana grow room. Follow label directions.

Horticultural Oil

Most oil controls under this spectrum consist of mineral oils. Horticultural oils
are meant to be applied prior to the opening of buds as a means of controlling
aphids, fungus gnats, leaf miners, mealy bugs, scale, spider mites, thrips and
Latest Marijuana whiteflies. Some oils such as jojoba, sesame and cottonseed oil also contain
News fungicidal properties, effective against powdery mildew.
Acne
Grapefruit Oil sprays fall into two categories: winter oil (applied during the dormant season)
To Solve the Cartel and summer oil (applied during the growing season). Summer oils should be
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used on marijuana plants. Do not spray during daylight hours, as you can
Priority of Trump and damage your plants. No matter what you spray on your cannabis, do so in the
Sessions
early morning or early evening in order for it to do its job. Apply the spray
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Cookies directly to the pests, as the oil will dissipate on the outer areas. This is actually

US Drug Enforcement good news, making horticultural oils safe for humans and animals. However,
Association Finally always check the labels and follow directions.
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Limonene is made by extracting the oils from citrus rinds. It can be applied as a
Back to the Past foliar spray, soil soak and is even used as a household cleaner. When used in
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Introduced by the garden, limonene dehydrates and asphyxiates ants, aphids, fungus gnats,
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Agent Orange Mix two ounces limonene per one gallon water. Spray on leaves to kill plant
Skywalker dwellers or pour onto the soil for critters which do their damage at ground level.
As always, apply early morning or after the sun goes down. Limonene is

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Also interesting available commercially under several brand names.

Neem Oil

Neem oil is extracted from the nut of the neem tree, native to India. The
insecticidal component of neem oil is azadirachtin which when applied, stops
insects from feeding and developing. Neem oil is an effective defense against
ants, aphids, fungus gnats, leaf miners, mealy bugs, scale, thrips, white flies
Can Stress
Cause
and root weevils. Other components in neem oil have fungicidal properties
Hermaphrodite combating gray mold, root rot, Septoria and powdery mildew.
Marijuana
Plants
The beauty of using neem oil in the cannabis garden is its low toxicity factor for
humans, animals and the beneficial bugs you want to keep around. Neem oil is
so safe for humans it is an ingredient in many household items such as
toothpaste, shampoo and cosmetics. It is considered an organic control, will not
harm the environment and can be found at local lawn and garden centers.

Nutrient Burn In Neem oil can be applied as a foliar spray, soil drench and is safe to use in
Marijuana
hydroponic systems. In the latter, apply one teaspoon per quart of water. The
Plants
oil will be taken up by the root system and distributed throughout, protecting the
plant from attack.

As a foliar spray, test an inconspicuous area of the marijuana plant before

applying to the entire plant. Wait twenty four hours to see if it is well tolerated.
Once confirmed, spray the leaves lightly. This should be done weekly until
How To Identify there is no longer evidence of pests or disease. Do not apply in extreme
Root Problems
In Marijuana temperatures or during the day. Apply at night to allow the leaves to absorb the
Plants oil.

Sesame Oil

Sesame oil contains both insecticidal and anti-fungal properties. Spray on Mary
Jane to rid her of aphids, fungus gnats, leaf miners, mealy bugs, scales, spider
mites, thrips, white flies, gray mold, Septoria and powdery mildew. When
purchased commercially, treatments will typically contain other oils such as
Climate
Problems And clove, thyme, soybean and wintergreen.
Your Marijuana
Plants
To make a sesame oil spray at home, add one teaspoon sesame oil (available
at health food stores) to one pint water and a couple drops pure castile soap.

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Spray on plants either before sunrise or after sundown.

Wetting Agents

These are necessary to oil applications, allowing adhesion of the spray. Without
Light Burn On adding a wetting agent the oils will simply slide off the leaves before they can
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have a positive effect in controlling fungus or pests. The most recommended
Plants
wetting agent is pure castile soap. Do not use liquid dish detergent because
they can be too harsh, rendering the oil sprays ineffective.

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25 thoughts on Dual Purpose Controls For Pests And Disease

By Cinnamon Vogue on 6 April 2013

If you want the best aphid and ant remover and repellant Ceylon
Cinnamon Leaf Oil is the most effective. All you need is 8 teaspoons

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(1.28 oz.) of Cinnamon Oil mixed with a gallon of water. So its cost
effective, nontoxic, safe for humans.
First wash the plant with a garden hose with good firm pressure. You want
to clean off much of the debris, mold and honeydew as possible. Then
apply the Cinnamon Oil making sure you set the spray to the fine mister
setting. Make sure you spray the stems and any crevices where they
might have laid eggs. Reply

By Robert Bergman on 9 April 2013

Great comment, thanks a lot!
Robert Reply

By Chickenhole on 6 September 2016

I have a question on your tea cinnamon water combination ? I have new
package from you new tent led light 300watt 2-2-4 tent carbon filter
everything I need with fox farm ocean soil . If you do a mixture of all of
that and put it in a open jar do you think it would work ? I have it in the
tent that has a net with a fan blowing in a fan in the tent and the carbon
filter running would that work ? The girls are 3 days old and a little over a
inch or would you even bother ? Thanks Reply

By latewood.ILGM on 8 September 2016

Chickenhole, please do not post the same question more than once; All it
does is take time away from someone else, and you get no faster reply. I
answered this yesterday

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I see no reason to apply that to seedlings. This is a home made pest

remedy that should be used in case of a pest problem. If you are indoors
and keep[ your grow environment clean, you probably do not need to
apply this to sprouts/seedlings.
Outdoors, perhaps this could be used proactively with Food grade DE,
around the base of plant but, I would not advise spraying something on
small plants unless it is needed.
If you need more help; Feel free to join our support forum.
Happy growing lw.ILGM Reply

By gary tanner on 13 January 2014

I will be moving to Arizona with a friend of mine will be able to flower 22
plants at 1 time with 2 mothers I was thinking of using stealth hydro
bubbleponics 5 gallon buckets but seems a lot of maintance with 22
bucket and hoses second thought use ebb n grow hydro growing horz
what do u think best way to get most dry weight in 1 year I am disabled so
I will be with them 24/7 Reply

By Nancy on 30 September 2015

Ive got plants in bud, 3 that are almost ready to harvest, but they have
developed powdery mildew. At this stage, I have started removing the
mildewed leaves, but Im wondering if it would be alright to apply a
cinnamon spray to them? Ive got 2 other plants that wont be ready for
several weeks. One is just starting to show some mildew. Again, is it safe
to spray this late in the bud stage? At the rate the mold is spreading on
the one plant in particular, it will be an early harvest. Reply

By Chance on 4 March 2016

Drop the ph pm will disapear Reply

By latewood on 2 October 2015

Nancy,

I have heard of people using Cinnamon spray but, i I dont. Best thing is a
TBS of Baking Soda in a Squirt bottle. This is very alkaline, and Mold
cannot thrive in an alkaline environment..Do it sparingly, and plan to give
your plants a shower before harvest. Reply

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By IceboxGrower on 4 December 2015

A friend that has been growing cannibas for nearly 40 years told me to
slice potatoes and lay on top of the soil of your plants to rid fungus gnats.
The potato slices will draw the fungus gnat larvae up out of the soil from
around the plant roots and eventually die. I hadnt tried this yet so cant
say it works or not. I know one thing, Ill be trying out some of your recipes
as Ive had trouble with fungus gnats with each grow. Ive tried
commercial products such as granulars that you sprinkle onto your soil
before watering but the fungus gnats never went away. I even let the top
soil dry out for 2-3 daysthe fungus gnats came back! Essential oils here
I come! Reply

By Ilove growing on 7 December 2015

Hi All,

First I want to say Thanks to Robert, Claire and all at ILGM for the great
service and even better seeds !!

Was wondering if anyone had any idea how long I would need to keep a
room vacant to make sure any spider mites that might be in the room die
off as well as any eggs? Is there something I can clean paint and flooring
with that would do the same as time? Reply

By latewood.ILGM on 9 December 2015

Ilove growing,
You can buy some Food Grade CODEX diatomaceous Earth. I would post
you a link, but the blog wont let me.
If you fo to our Support Forum and look in the Buyers Guide section You
will see a link I have posted for this product DE at amazon.com

Painting the room will eradicate any future eggs from hatching.
If you have any more issues; Join the forum, and find several good folks
ready to help you out. Peace Reply

By Michael J. Maltese on 28 December 2015

One full teaspoon of fine ground Cinnamon (Asian is the best) boiled in a 1
quart of water, was perfect for ALL my insect control.A mixture of 1/2
teaspoon Thyme oil, 1/16th teaspoon Cod liver oil, a few drops food grade

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Glycerine, 1/16th teaspoon Lauric acid (or citric acid) in 1 gallon carbon
filtered or distilled water (Ph Neutral) poured into a spray bottle kills all
fungus, but use sparingly. Totally non toxic and leaves no residue or taste
in the final harvest. Can be used up to 1 day before harvest day! A quick
rinse with clean water right before harvesting is always a good idea. Just
room dust and other airborne particles should be rinsed anyway. Happy
growing! Reply

By Michael J. Maltese on 28 December 2015

The Cinnamon works for your pesky fungus gnats too as well as spider
mites, thrips etc. Reply

By Jennifer ILGM on 29 December 2015

Thanks for the tip Micheal. Reply

By Donna on 2 September 2016

Having a new problem this year with root aphids, which some say are
impossible to get rid of. Id like to use essential oils and stay as natural as
possible, if you have any suggestions, many thanks! Reply

By Jamie on 2 September 2016

Hi Donna, I use the yellow sticky insect sheets by placing 1 -2 around the
stem just above the medium.. Very affective by catching the adults and do
control them little root suckers, they are very affective and cost is
minimal.. Reply

By Brock Samson on 2 September 2016

Have posted this question on forum but how do these (home remedies)
compare to using the Bergman protection system (root, bug, mold
preventer)? Reply

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By latewood.ILGM on 5 September 2016

I would use a commercial companies products. In a lot of cases; Home
remedies are used more in an emergency situation. So Buy Roberts
products. Reply

By Phillip on 5 September 2016

Im not Quite ready, Im going to deal in the future. approx. 1 yr. Reply

By Phillip on 5 September 2016

By the way the information is very helpful, Thanks Reply

By Roy ILGM on 6 September 2016

Thanks Philip, here to help Reply

By latewood.ILGM on 7 September 2016

Chickenhole,

I see no reason to apply that to seedlings. This is a home made pest
remedy that should be used in case of a pest problem. If you are indoors
and keep[ your grow environment clean, you probably do not need to
apply this to sprouts/seedlings.
Outdoors, perhaps this could be used proactively with Food grade DE,
around the base of plant but, I would not advise spraying something on
small plants unless it is needed.
If you need more help; Feel free to join our support forum.
Happy growing lw.ILGM Reply

By Travler on 17 September 2016

Thanks idea for the cinnamon mixture thats one spicy I have around the
house always Reply

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By LeAnna Lenker on 13 October 2016

I have spider mites what is the best recipe is best for getting rid of them
thanks Reply

By Roy ILGM on 14 October 2016

Hi LeAnna, we have a full article on spider mites over here:
http://www.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com/spider-mites-pests/. Hope it helps
Reply

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