Pesticides are a necessity for agriculture, to ensure the survival of the crops, and it’s no exception to the growing of cannabis. Pesticides kill insects and other parasitical life forms that may kill or take away nutrition from cannabis, necessary for healthy crop growth. Despite their benefits, many of these chemicals are harmful to humans when consumed. Residual pesticides and herbicides can accumulate in the human body and potentially cause cancer, genetic mutation, liver damage, and/ or loss of muscle function. Residual pesticides in crops are highly regulated to ensure safety for the consumer.