Pests don ’ t disappear during winter ; they just try and come inside . Here ’ s a few tips on how to keep them out .
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AND STAY OUT !
How to Keep Pests Out of Your Indoor Garden During Winter
Pests don ’ t disappear during winter ; they just try and come inside . Here ’ s a few tips on how to keep them out .
Winter is here , but you wouldn ’ t know it by looking at your growroom or indoor gardening area . It ’ s beautiful in there ; everything is lush and summery . It gives you a sense of peace when you go in . However , this gorgeous scene could be hiding the worst sort of home invaders : pests that are after your crops .
Typical Pest Invaders
When it comes to bugs that like to wreak havoc on your indoor crops and flowers , there are a number of them that you need to worry about getting into your home . These include ants , spider mites , earwigs , aphids , scale , gnats , fungus gnats , sowbugs , mealybugs , spiders , lacewings , slugs , and stinkbugs . ( Of course , there may be some regional differences .) Often , these pests either get in by hitching a ride on outdoor plants you ’ ve brought indoors for the winter or through openings in the walls of your home .
90 Maximum Yield USA | February 2017