Effectively prevent mould and pests: keep humidity below 50% in flower, complete air exchange every 3 minutes and maintain gentle air circulation.
Humidity: Vegetative 60-70%, flowering below 50%
Air circulation: Complete air exchange at least every 3 minutes
Fans: Constant gentle airflow, not directly on plants
Defoliation: Remove lower leaves for better air circulation
Cut off infested parts immediately
Spray neem oil or milk-water solution
Drastically reduce humidity
Thrips: Yellow dots on leaves → put up blue boards
Spider mites: Fine webs, tiny dots → Increase air humidity
Aphids: Green/black insects → Neem oil spray
Fungus gnats: Black flies → Yellow boards, sand on soil
Neem oil: 5ml to 1 litre of water
Soap solution: 10ml washing-up liquid to 1 litre of water
Diatomaceous earth: Against crawling insects
Beneficial insects: Predatory mites against pests
PROFI-TIP: Quarantine for new plants. Regular inspection with a magnifying glass.
Keep the humidity below 50% during flowering and ensure good air circulation in the grow tent.
During the flowering phase, the humidity should be kept below 50% to prevent mold growth.
A complete air change every 3 minutes is ideal for bringing in fresh air and preventing pests and mold.
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