Ep. 36 - Bioactive Live Q&A - Powdery Mildew Deep Dive with IPM Specialist Matthew Gates

Matthew Gates (@syncangel) is an IPM Specialist and Entomologist and he joins us this week to talk the dreaded Powdery Mildew and to answer some community based questions.

01:16 Introduction to Matthew Gates

04:55 Importance of a Prevent IPM Plan

07:40 The Setup for a Preventative IPM Plan

12:50 Environmental conditions to prevent against Powdery Mildew

15:25 Concept of Pathology Pyramid

18:54 Making a disruptive environment for pathogens like Powdery Mildew

21:18 Is there a level of pest tolerance thats allowable? (question from OKCalyxx)

24:00 Are some cannabis genetics more resistant to Powdery Mildew and pests?

36:20 Can pathogens, like Botrytis, Fusarium, HLVD be passed through seeds?

43:30 Is calcium and magnesium important for fending off Powdery mildew?

Community Questions:

57:00 IPMO and Beauveria Bassiania

1:05:27 Dealing with Caterpillars on your cannabis in week 3 or 4 of flower

1:13:07 How to deal with Western Flower Thrips?

1:14:45 How does electricity (electroculture) effect the root zone in regards to IPM?

1:16:45 How careful do I need to be when caring for an indoor tent when I have Powdery Mildew and tar spot (Rhytisma acerinum) present outside?

1:23:30 Can you stop Powder Mildew Outdoors?

1:25:20 Will snow kill my outdoor cannabis plants?

1:32:45 Why does Powdery mildew love Zinnias?

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