Magnification for pest checks and harvest timing: clip on and phone case microscopes, LED pocket scopes and slim scopes, illuminated loupes and a binocular microscope.
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Pest checks
Spider mites, thrips and their eggs are invisible until a leaf is under 30x or more. A pocket scope or an illuminated loupe in the shirt pocket makes a daily walk through the room a real inspection.
Harvest timing
Trichome color is the most reliable sign of ripeness, and it takes 60x to 100x to read. Clip on phone microscopes let you photograph what you see, and a binocular microscope on the bench gives a steady, hands free view.
Microscopes & Magnifier Loupes FAQ
What magnification for trichomes?
60x to 100x. Lower powers show the plant, not the trichome heads.
Do the scopes have built in light?
The LED models do, which is what makes a handheld scope usable in a dim room.
Will a clip on microscope fit my phone?
The clip models fit most phones over the camera lens. The case model is made for a specific phone.
