Bulletin No 26-02 – Re: Updated List of Pesticides Allowed for Use on Cannabis in the Production of High THC Cannabis

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has recently updated the list of pesticides that are allowed for use on cannabis in the production of high-THC cannabis in Washington State, based on criteria previously established by WSDA.

• WSDA has added 4 new Section 3 pesticides and 6 new Section 25(b) pesticides to the list of allowable products for a total of 10 new products.
• WSDA removed 3 Section 3 pesticides and 4 Section 25(b) pesticides from the list for a total of 7 products removed.
• The updated list contains 216 Section 3 pesticides and 78 Section 25(b) pesticides, for a total of 294 products allowed for use on cannabis in the production of high-THC cannabis in Washington State.

 

“WPS” and “HG Only” Columns

WSDA has two columns on the list: (1) Section 3 pesticides that are subject to Worker Protection Standard (WPS) requirements, and (2) Section 3 pesticides that are limited to use by non-commercial “HG Only” cannabis growers. The products designated as “HG Only = Yes” may only be used by those individuals authorized to home-grow medical-use cannabis.

Products marked as “HG Only = Yes” may not be used in the commercial production of cannabis.

Spray Adjuvants

Spray adjuvants are not included on the list; however, any spray adjuvant that is labeled for use on food crops can be used with an allowed pesticide that is applied to cannabis if the intended use is authorized by the spray adjuvant label. For example, a spray adjuvant labeled only for use with an herbicide cannot be used with an insecticide or fungicide. Information on spray adjuvants registered for distribution in Washington is available from the WSU PICOL database.

Please check your stock of pesticides against the list to ensure you are using an allowed product. Cannabis growers can continue using any existing stocks of pesticides that were removed from the list, but no new product can be purchased.

Pesticides containing 2 new active ingredients (Eugenol and Cornmint Oil) were added to the list. Most of the pesticides added to the list contain active ingredients that were already allowed for use on cannabis.

Some pesticides are labeled for application to soil or crop plants, while others are labeled for application to both soil and crop plants (e.g., insecticides, fungicides). Other pesticides include herbicides labeled for direct application to, and control of, unwanted plants (i.e., weeds). Remember to read, understand, and comply with all applicable label directions and precautions when using any pesticide.

Products Added to the List:

Type	Name	EPA or WA Registration Number
Section 3	Grandevo CG	84059-27
Section 3	Grandevo WDG	84059-27
Section 3	Stargus Biofungicide	84059-28
Section 3	Surround WP Agricultural Crop Protectant	61842-18
Section 25b	EpiShield O Insecticide and Miticide	68539-25001
Section 25b	Essentria IC Pro	2724-22001
Section 25b	IPM (Food Crops) *SEE NOTE BELOW	93752-25001
Section 25b	IPM Ready to Use *SEE NOTE BELOW	93752-26001
Section 25b	Mighty Mint Plant Protection	99728-25002
Section 25b	TotalNema Ax	68539-26001

*NOTE: The active ingredients in IPM (Food Crops)(WA Reg. No. 93752-25001) and IPM Ready to Use (WA Reg. No. 93752-26001) are peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, and citric acid.

Previous versions of the product (Athena IPM (WA Reg. No. 93752-21001)) contained geranium oil as an active ingredient and are NOT eligible or allowed for use on cannabis. All three of these product labels look very similar. Read the ingredient statement on the label carefully to ensure that the correct IPM products are being used on cannabis.

If you have the old formulation of Athena IPM (containing geranium oil) in your possession, DO NOT use the product on cannabis. You can contact Athena Ag Inc. at regulatory@athenaag.zendesk.com or

844-333-1818 for recall/exchange information.

There has been a product name change for the following two products:

• AzaMax (No Hemp), EPA Registration Number 71908-1-81268 (previously Azamax Botanical Insecticide Miticide Nematicide)
• AzaMax (Hemp), EPA Registration Number 71908-1-81268 (previously Azamax)

Products Removed from the List: Product registration was cancelled or non-renewed by the registrant:

Type	Name	EPA or WA Registration Number
Section 3	Doktor Doom Formula 420 3 in 1 Spray	67702-4-72804
Section 3	Doktor Doom Total Release Fogger	72804-1
Section 3	Surround WP	61842-18
Section 25b	Mighty Mint Plant Protection	996320-22002
Section 25b	NanoCrop	994390-22001
Section 25b	PureCrop 1	997400-19001
Section 25b	Purely Green Bio-Pesticide Super Concentrate	84289-18001

You can find the complete list of pesticides that are allowed for use on cannabis in high-THC cannabis production, the criteria WSDA used to establish the list, and information regarding statewide stop-sale orders in Washington on the WSDA website: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/cannabis/pesticide-use

Contact Information:

• For questions about the Cannabis List, please contact Laurel Schmalz:
  • Phone: 360-974-9759
  • Email: Laurel.Schmalz@agr.wa.gov
• For information regarding the registration of pesticides and fertilizers, please contact the WSDA Pesticide and Fertilizer Registration Section:
  • Phone: 360-902-2025
  • Email for pesticide registration: pestreg@agr.wa.gov
  • Email for fertilizer registration: fertreg@agr.wa.gov
• For information regarding how to comply with the pesticide label, please contact the WSDA Pesticide Compliance Program:
  • Phone: 360-902-2040
  • Email: pcompliance@agr.wa.gov

For any other questions, please contact your Liquor and Cannabis Board enforcement office.