Clean Growing and Integrated Pest Management with Zac Ricciardi

Zac has been involved in the cannabis industry since 2005. He has had experience with all kinds of growing environments. From outdoor plots in Northern California to warehouses throughout the United States, his journey has taken him to almost every corner of the country.







Zac worked at some of the most reputable supply companies and cultivations before landing his job at BioSafe Systems. He is the National Cannabis Specialist for the company, a position that did not exist before Zac was hired.







He has comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of cultivation but specializes in integrated pest management (IPM). He has even written the book “Clean Growing: Integrated Pest Management for Cannabis Growers: The Ultimate Guide to Clean Crops & Safe Cultivation Practices That Protect Growers & Consumers” that is available to growers on Amazon.







During our conversation we discuss:









How Zac got involved with IPM







What is IPM and why it’s important to cannabis growers







How cannabis growers can implement IPM into their operations 







Common pests and pathogens that cannabis growers are battling 







Common mistakes cannabis growers make when it comes to IPM 







and more 









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Additional Resources









Clean Growing: Integrated Pest Management for Cannabis Growers: The Ultimate Guide to Clean Crops & Safe Cultivation Practices That Protect Growers & Consumers







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