What is your favorite strain of cannabis? OG Kush? Sour D? Girl Scout Cookies? What about bugs?

By now, most people understand that cannabis is a completely safe substance, however, most people do not know that a lot of harmful material can affect cannabis plants when they are being grown.

It is a common desire among avid cannabis consumers to want to grow their own cannabis plants. Now that states are finally starting to legalize home growing, this is a great thing because it can be a very fun and rewarding hobby for enthusiasts, but if you don’t understand cannabis cultivation, then you could potentially be putting yourself at risk.

The risk that I am referring to is not the risk of law enforcement breaking down your door; it is the risk of exposing yourself to mold, mildew, and a variety of dangerous pesticides.

It is important for me to point out that I am not advocating for you to grow cannabis in a state or region where it is illegal, I am just trying to spread awareness to a topic that is not widely known by the public.

And this is not just about home growing; this is also about commercial cannabis cultivators not understanding what they have on their plants and what they are putting on their plants to combat these issues.

Let’s take a look at some of the common problems that affect cannabis plants.