UVC Light To Kill Pests?

Cpappa27

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I did some reading and saw that UVC is lethal to insects even roaches. Does anyone have any experience with using UVC light on Aphid, Mites, etc. I am curious as to how long the aphids or spider mites would need to be exposed to the UVC to be killed or wounded to where they die later, without hurting the plant?


I have this bulb here. Im going to give it a try. Im going to take a leaf off that has a few aphids and put them under a microscope while I put the UVC light to them to see what happens and how long it takes for them to roast.

Screenshot 2023-09-18 at 17-21-57 CFL15_UV_MED 15W UVC Germicidal Ultraviolet Bulb E27 eBay.png
 

amneziaHaze

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You only used 15w last time i tested the lamp it took 40 min to brown a banana.

But you peobably gave the aphids cancer they should die in 3-5 years hahaa
 
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