Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook

Hemp Pests

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Govinda Shrestha and Silvia I. Rondon
Latest revision: 
March 2024

Includes management options for commercial use only.

In all cases, follow the instructions on the pesticide label. The PNW Insect Management Handbook has no legal status, whereas the pesticide label is a legal document. Read the product label before making any pesticide applications.

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There are limited chemical options for the control of pests in hemp. It is essential to consult pesticide labels for rates, timings, safety precautions, plant-back restrictions, etc. prior to making a recommendation or deciding on a treatment program. There are web resources available to search for labeled pesticides and to see specimen labels of products. One source can be found at https://picol.cahnrs.wsu.edu/ which is a database of all pesticides registered in Washington and Oregon. Copies of almost all pesticide labels can be found through the following sites.

http://www.cdms.net/Label-Database

http://www.agrian.com/home/label-lookup/overview

In addition, these companies offer searchable databases of products and which pests and crops are on their labels. These web resources allow thorough research on pesticide products prior to making recommendations or treatment decisions.

For general information on hemp:

https://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/hemp/pages/abouthemp.aspx

Hemp

Kaur, N. (Ed.). 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook.
© Oregon State University.

Use pesticides safely!

  • Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use.
  • Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have).
  • Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.

Trade-name products and services are mentioned as illustrations only. This does not mean that the participating Extension Services endorse these products and services or that they intend to discriminate against products and services not mentioned.