Don’t let Botrytis, also known as bud rot or grey mold, spread in your Cannabis grow facility.
Bud rot is a common problem that cannabis growers must deal with at some point in their manufacturing process. It causes poor nutrient and water delivery to plant flowers and leaves, eventually killing the plant. According to Gary Moorman of Penn State Extension, “Botrytis can produce 60,000 or more spores on a piece of plant tissue the size of your small fingernail. Even one spore can infect a plant and cause disease.” These spores can easily be spread by wind and water. In an indoor facility any activity will release these spores, they even can travel on your clothing and tools cross contaminating your entire facility.
To easily control mold growth experts suggest you:
- Regularly monitor humidity levels and temperatures to maintain optimal conditions. Mold can grow and prosper with even short periods of high heat and high humidity.
- Maintain proper air circulation.
- Sterilize all tools thoroughly to avoid spreading mold spores.
Mold spores are notoriously difficult to kill. So, what do you do once you have mold in your facility?
The key is sanitation. Proper sanitation can make the difference between losing one plant and losing an entire crop. It is crucial to sanitize and decontaminate your growing room to stop the spores from spreading. Save time and money by treating the facility with EasyDECON®.
EasyDECON® is the most tested and reliable disinfectant on the market, offering vigorous mold remediation. EasyDECON® was originally created for the U.S. military to decontaminate Bacillus Anthracis – a large gram positive, aerobic, and spore-bearing bacillus – among other dangerous pathogens, viruses, and fungi. This powerful 3-part formula works by destroying various parts of the cells of these organisms, including cell membranes and RNA. EasyDECON® safely neutralizes and eliminates pathogens and viruses found in the agriculture community.
With a price point of around two cents per square foot, EasyDECON® offers incredible value for the cannabis grow community. One fast and effective application reaches crevices, cracks, and other hard to reach areas. Cannabis mold is the last thing you need to worry about, so give EasyDECON® a try today.
