Demand Explodes for Pesticide Alternatives in U.S. Cannabis Industry

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As cannabis farmers across the country struggle to produce healthy crops without the benefit of any federally approved pesticides, Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR) is working with its joint venture partner Surface to Air Solutions (S2O2) to deliver new alternatives for common horticultural threats.

“I spoke with many growers there that were extremely interested in pesticide alternatives”

The Atlantic reported this week that discrepancies between state and federal laws have left cannabis producers without any pesticides approved for their crops. Cannabis plants are vulnerable to a variety of pests and diseases, including spider mites, botrytis and powdery mildew. As a result, some farmers have responded by treating their plants with potentially harmful amounts of pesticides intended for other uses—contaminating their own crops in the process.

Alongside S2O2, NTRR is marketing indoor growing solutions that are designed to help eliminate the use of harsh chemicals...

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