How does Akamihk Fresh grow without the use of pesticides?

We use good bugs to control the bad bugs so you can enjoy clean, pesticide-free lettuce and herbs!

Swirskii mites are used in the facility to control pests such as thrips. Pesticides are never used in our facility.

Akamihk Fresh Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program

We release beneficial insects to control pests so our plants stay healthy.

Following an IPM program allows us to avoid the use of pesticides so that we can produce a healthy and safe product for you to enjoy!

It’s an ideal option for our partners at Maskwacis Education Schools Commission, who are feeding their students with our pesticide-free lettuce.

Akamihk Fresh provides 100 pounds of lettuce each week to MESC for their lunch program, feeding students on a daily basis, a first for our area.

It’s all part of the commission’s Universal School Food Strategy called Nanâtohk Mîciwin, and we are proud to support the program and the First Nation students of MESC.

If you want to know more or are interested in ordering our lettuce or herbs, contact us by phone or email through our contact page.