Umamiseedco
Well-known member
No, it's not predators or some other gimmicky nonsense.
Double-wave UVC+UVA light from 270nm-280nm + 395nm-400nm has been shown to be highly effective against most soft bodied insects by severely damaging DNA and RNA. Exposure has been shown to significantly inhibit egg laying, larval development, pupation and adult emergence in spider mites, thrips, aphids, fungus gnats, fruit flys, etc.
Additionally, ultraviolet C (UV-C) light has been shown to suppress powdery mildew at doses between 85 and 200 J m−2 with no damage to the plant. I am currently testing these findings in a small 2x4 tent, and assuming I have similar success, I will be making the necessary modifications to outfit my 7000ft greenhouse and say goodbye to the pesticide cabinet for good!
Double-wave UVC+UVA light from 270nm-280nm + 395nm-400nm has been shown to be highly effective against most soft bodied insects by severely damaging DNA and RNA. Exposure has been shown to significantly inhibit egg laying, larval development, pupation and adult emergence in spider mites, thrips, aphids, fungus gnats, fruit flys, etc.
Additionally, ultraviolet C (UV-C) light has been shown to suppress powdery mildew at doses between 85 and 200 J m−2 with no damage to the plant. I am currently testing these findings in a small 2x4 tent, and assuming I have similar success, I will be making the necessary modifications to outfit my 7000ft greenhouse and say goodbye to the pesticide cabinet for good!