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  • November 21, 2016 at 5:42 am #1987
    Leisha Mongan
    Participant

    Hi, I noticed on one of your photos you wear a face mask/respirator when harvesting so as to not breath in spores. Can you provide some information as to what masks you use or recommend? Thanks

    November 21, 2016 at 1:44 pm #1993
    Adam
    Keymaster

    Hi Leisha,

    Yes the spores can be a problem if you have a lot of bags fruiting in a small space, and/or if you are exposed to them regularly. You can find you end up with an allergic reaction to them, which can be quite uncomfortable. Definitely worth wearing a respirator if you think this could be a problem.

    We use a half face respirator like this: http://www.arco.co.uk/products/110300?s=1

    With these p3 particulate filters on: http://www.arco.co.uk/products/112700

    Hope this helps.

    best wishes, Adam

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    November 28, 2016 at 7:54 am #2008
    Philip Labre
    Participant

    could this be a problem for asthmatics?

    Phil

    November 28, 2016 at 3:56 pm #2012
    Adam
    Keymaster

    Yes, you’re definitely at a higher risk if already asthmatic or have sensitve respiratory system. It’d be worth wearing a respirator for sure.

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