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One of the benefits of hydroponics is dealing with fewer pests. Insects use soil for access to plants, without soil it is much more difficult for them to make their way to the plant. This being true occasionally a pest of hydroponics can be found.

Much of the pest control involves picking the little critters off by hand. This may hard for the squeamish, but is a great way to avoid chemical use. Certain insects will cause the need for isolation of the plant, a washing in warm water, and then a spray with insecticidal soap. Some pests will only need a little natural insecticide, like the kind that use kelp extracts and are biodegradable.

Some of the common pests seen are Aphids, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Leaf hoppers, and Mealy bugs. These bugs you will have to pick off or scrape off then wash the plant and spray with insecticidal soap. Most every caterpillar is considered a pest and will eat leaves some common ones you will see: European Corn Borers, Imported Cabbage Worms, and Cutworms (not common in hydroponics.) Beetles are also very common and need to be picked off as well. Beetles like Mexican Bean Beetles and Colorado Potato Beetles will leave larvae that eat the whole plant.

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