Leaf Miners
The term ‘leaf miner’ is a common name for a type of pest actually lives inside the tissue of the leaf. These bugs mine through the leaf eating the best parts, and leave a trail of damage behind. These long,…
Symptom Bugs are Visible
Slugs or Snails
Slugs or Snails Attacking Your Cannabis Plants? Get Rid of Them Quick! Ewwww slugs and snails are eating the leaves and buds of my cannabis plants!!!! Although not the most common cannabis pest, slugs and snails are unwelcome visitors when…
Stink Bug
Various species of stink bug have been known to attack cannabis plants. They lay distinctive patches of white eggs, which hatch into small beetle-like insects and eventually grow into stink bugs. I’ve never personally encountered this insect myself, but they…
Grasshoppers
How to Identify Grasshopper Damage (on Leaves and Stems) Grasshoppers (and sometimes locusts, which are basically just grasshoppers with wings) will happily eat your cannabis leaves, leaving holes, and live among the branches. They can also eat through stems, killing…
Aphids
How to Identify Aphids on Cannabis Plants (also called greenflies and blackflies) Aphids are soft-bodied insects which can appear white, green, yellow, black, brown andred, depending on their stage of life and where you live. Because they’re so widespread they…
Leafhoppers
Does your cannabis plant have leafhoppers? These pests will happily munch on your leaves, leaving brown or yellow spots. They can sometimes spread certain plant diseases so get rid of them quick! Cannabis leafhopper damage There are at least 20,000…
Spider Mites
Spider mites are part of the mite family and are related to spiders, ticks, and others. Although they’re a common cannabis pest, they can be difficult to eliminate. First Sign of Spider Mite Damage – Tiny Specks (Bite Marks) On…
Broad Mites
Broad mites on your cannabis plants are so tiny they are practically impossible to spot with the naked eye, and can even be difficult to see under a microscope. Broad Mite Symptoms: With broad mites, thenew growth may be twisted,blistered…
Barnacle Scales
How to Identify Barnacle Scales / Wax Scales These unusual bugs hang out on your stems and under your leaves without moving. Scale insects suck the life out of stems and leaves, weakening your plant if the infestation gets out…
Crickets
Crickets will happily eat your cannabis plants and leave small holes in your leaves. Mole crickets may be found digging around your plant roots. If you see this pest, it’s a good idea to get rid of them before they…
Mealybugs
How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Your Cannabis! These white and hairy bugs enjoy warm temperatures and don’t tolerate the cold.They have even been known togrow and spread even on a dryingplant after harvest, so watch out! They also…
Effective Methods: How to Get Rid of Gnats on Weed
Fungus gnats look like tiny flies buzzing around cannabis plants, especially around the soil. Their larva grows in wet soil, and they often appear when the topsoil stays wet for too long between waterings. How to Get Rid of Fungus…