how I battle thrips naturally 🦟 Chemical Free Thrips Treatment

One of the biggest things I've changed in my plant care over the years has been how I handle pests, especially thrips. So I figured it was time to give y'all an updated version of that.

THINGS I MENTION/USE:
Ladybird Plant Care - https://ladybirdplantcare.co.uk/?ref=...
Amblyseius Cucumeris Slow Release Sachets Subscription - https://bit.ly/lbpcthripssachets
Horticultural Soap - https://bit.ly/lbpchorticulturalsoap
Amblyseius Cucumeris Shaker Tub - https://bit.ly/lbpcthripsshaker
Orius Laevigatus Adult Thrip Killer - https://bit.ly/lbpcthripsadultkiller
Study indicating deltamethrin having an neurological impact on human infants - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Detailed overview of deltamethrin's impact on various life forms, including toxicity to rodents, canines, and humans - http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/deltame...
List of more resources - http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/reflist...

SOCIALS:
✨NEW✨ Merch - http://www.goodgrowingmerch.com
Patreon -   / goodgrowing  
Instagram -   / goodgrowing  
TikTok - http://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeXXopFo/

DISCOUNTS & AFFILIATIONS:
Soil Ninja UK- www.soil.ninja/goodgrowing (use code 'GOODGROWING' for 10% off all soil blends & components in the UK or EU)
Liquid Gold Leaf Fertiliser - https://www.liquidgoldleaf.co.uk/?ref... (use my link to get samples of new LGL products)
Mother Grow Lights - https://www.mother.life/en/shop/privi... (use code EMMA for £10 off orders of £139+ & also works in other currencies)
Grow Gang Lights - https://grow-gang.com/discount/GOODGR... (use code 'GOODGROWING' for 10% off)
Predatory Mites (Ladybird Plant Care) - https://ladybirdplantcare.co.uk/?ref=...
My Favourite Amazon Products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/goodgro...

MUSIC:
https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/f...

ILLUSTRATIONS:
by Genevieve's Design Studio -    / genevievesdesignstudio  

DISCLAIMER:
Some of the links are affiliate links. This means that I might get a small cut if you purchase through that link at no extra cost to you. I totally understand if you don't wish to shop through those links, but know that these are products I love and use regularly!
All opinions and views are my own. This video is not sponsored.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:42 What are Thrips?
03:00 Thrips Life Cycle
03:48 Symptoms of Thrips
04:56 Thrips Prevention
06:43 Predatory Mites for Prevention
10:16 Thrips Treatment
15:11 Natural Adult Thrips Treatment
16:27 Why Not Use Chemical Pesticides?
20:47 Final Thoughts