Pest Management

Pest Management is not a terpene but rather a cultivation practice category within cannabis breeding and horticulture. Breeders and growers work with plant genetics to select for natural resistance traits—including secondary metabolites and structural characteristics—that may reduce susceptibility to common cannabis pests and pathogens. This approach involves identifying lineages with documented resilience to spider mites, powdery mildew, and other threats, then incorporating these traits into breeding programs. Understanding pest-resistant genetics requires field observation and multi-generational testing rather than terpene profiling alone. Selection for hardiness complements integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in professional cultivation environments.

Breeders prioritize genetics showing natural pest resistance to reduce reliance on interventions during cultivation. Documenting which parent lines and crosses demonstrate consistent resilience helps establish reliable pest-resistant cultivars for commercial and small-scale operations.