Testing Aspergillus In Cannabis Buds

As the cannabis industry continues to expand, the need for tighter quality control is becoming more and more vital. Many states are now requiring cultivators of cannabis products to test for Aspergillus, a type of mold found on many different crops including cannabis; a common trigger for allergic reactions. These tests must adhere to specific rules set forth within each state’s regulations, ensuring that any contaminated product is not made available to consumers and growers’ compliance with these tests is consistently monitored. While Aspergillus testing took some time to become standard practice amongst cultivators, it ultimately serves as an important precaution in delivering safe cannabis products across the United States.

What Is Aspergillus?

Aspergillus is a type of fungus that affects cannabis buds. It produces millions of tiny spores that can contaminate the flower, drastically reducing its quality and safety. The most common symptoms of aspergillus contamination in cannabis buds include yellow, brown, greenish patches on the tissue; discoloration; aroma variations ranging from sweet to acrid; and seed discoloration or black spots. These symptoms can be seen with the naked eye, but if you notice them, it’s best to discard any bud affected by aspergillus to ensure it hasn’t been contaminated.

If the spores are consumed, it could cause a range of health problems such as coughing fits and skin rashes. There are ways to detect and prevent aspergillus infestations, though they depend on each individual’s growing conditions. Therefore, proper education on cultivating healthy plants is essential to keeping your cannabis buds safe from this dangerous fungus.

Which States Tests For Cannabis Testing For Aspergillus? (updated June 2020)

• Alaska
• California
• Colorado
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Nevada
• New York

Get the advantage you need in passing microbial state testing for cannabis – AirROS commercial air purifier is your ideal choice. Not only does it keep grow rooms clean and pure, but also helps to sanitize all surfaces. Especially, during late flower stage; eliminating aspergillus before they can take hold!

How Does AirROS Work?

AirROS commercial air purifier is an innovative technology developed by engineers specifically designed to combat and provide treatment for powdery mildew and other microbes in the air and surfaces by reducing cross-contamination in the agriculture & cannabis industry.

• Atomic oxygen O(3P)
• Singlet oxygen ₁O₂
• Hydroxyl radical .OH
• Superoxide O_2-
• Peroxynitrite ONOO-

These break down carbon-to-carbon bonds that sanitize the air and destroy all bacteria, molds, viruses, and other pathogens as they pass through the reaction chamber.

Phase 2- Secondary Surface & Air Cleaning

Provides Surface sanitation and continued Air sanitation. The purified air now diffused into the environment contains longer lived Reactive Oxygen Species:

• Gas-phased H₂O₂ (GpHP) or dry hydrogen peroxide
• Low concentration levels of O₃ ozone

These combine and create Hydrogen Trioxide (H₂O₃) an Active Antimicrobial formed through the peroxone process. This H₂O₃ is very effective at sanitizing the surfaces and air 24/7.

ROS with H2O3 further sanitizes the room air and long-distance surfaces from the purifier. This industrial air purifier technology is the only one that can provide odor control, long-distance surface treatment, and purify the air all at once.

Powdery mildew can be an incredibly destructive force for cannabis farmers if not dealt with quickly enough. Fortunately, AirROS offers an effective solution without having to resort to using chemicals that could potentially harm your crops or environment. If you would like to start