Cannabis Pesticide Use An agricultural crop Division 4

Cannabis & Pesticide Use

An agricultural crop… Division 4, Agriculture Section I Protective Equip (Respiratory Protection) Section N Material Handling (Haz Chem) Section W Worker Protection Standard Section Z Hazard Communication

Section I Protective Equipment (Respiratory Protection) Written Respirator Program Maintenance Medical Evaluation Fit testing Training

Section N Material Handling (Haz Chem) Labeled Sections Sealed Shelves & Floors Storage, Handling, Removal Enough Light & Ventilation

Central Posting & Warning Safe Operation Training Emergencies PPE Decon

Hazard Communication Written Program Info & Training Labeling Safety Data Sheets

Cannabis pests? Aphids Spider Mites

Cannabis pests? Whiteflies Thrips

Cannabis pests? • Caterpillars, inchworms, cabbage loopers

Cannabis pests? • White powdery mildew, white powdery mold, stem rot

Cannabis pests? • And if grown in the ground…

Pesticides allowed in Oregon for cannabis… • No specific pesticides for growing cannabis (marijuana). Why? • Worker safety requirements can differ between outside and inside production. Why? • Only general use pesticides. No license required if your own crop. Outsiders would need the license!

Pesticides allowed in Oregon for cannabis… • Majority of the pesticides have the CAUTION signal word. Some are more “natural” and not rated. • Seven WARNING • Three DANGER • No DANGER-POISON

No signal word… Miticide, insecticide, and fungicide Cinnamon oil, clove oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil

Harmless?

All substances are potentially toxic. Potential toxicity related to the dose. Paracelus, Founder of Toxicology Just because a product says “natural” does not mean it will cause no harm ever….