{"id":79265,"date":"2025-04-07T09:52:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T07:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/our-advice\/dangers-pesticides-fleuristes\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:21:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:21:33","slug":"dangers-pesticides-fleuristes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/our-tips\/dangers-pesticides-fleuristes\/","title":{"rendered":"The dangers of pesticides for florists and the importance of air purification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cut flowers, symbols of beauty and affection<\/strong>, hide a worrying reality for the professionals who handle them on a daily basis. Recent studies reveal widespread contamination of bouquets by pesticides, exposing florists to health risks<\/a> <\/strong>significant.<\/p>\n\n

What is a pesticide?<\/h2>\n\n

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Pesticides are chemical substances used to protect plants from pests, diseases and weeds. They fall into several categories: insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although their main<\/strong> use is in agricultural crops<\/strong>, they are also used extensively in floriculture. Unlike foodstuffs, flowers are not intended for human consumption and are therefore not subject to the same strict regulations concerning pesticide residues. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alarming contamination of cut flowers<\/h2>\n\n

UFC-Que Choisir has conducted laboratory analyses on 15 bouquets of roses<\/strong>, gerberas, and chrysanthemums purchased in stores, supermarkets, and online. The results are striking: 100% of the tested flowers were contaminated, with up to 46 different pesticide residues on a single bouquet. Among these substances, some are recognized as proven carcinogens and endocrine disruptors<\/a>, representing a direct threat to florists’ health<\/strong> who handle them daily. <\/p>\n\n

Proven health risks for professionals<\/h2>\n\n
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The consequences of such exposure are not theoretical. The tragic case of Emmy, who died at the age of 11 from cancer linked to prenatal exposure to pesticides handled by her mother, a florist<\/g>, illustrates the seriousness of the situation. This tragedy highlights the absence of strict regulations concerning pesticide residues in cut flowers, and the lack of protection for professionals in the sector. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The importance of air purification in floral environments<\/h2>\n\n

Given this reality, it is imperative for florists to protect themselves against the inhalation<\/strong> of these harmful substances. The installation of industrial air purifiers in workshops and shops<\/a> is an effective solution to reduce the concentration of airborne pesticides. These devices filter and eliminate toxic particles, thereby contributing to a healthier work environment. <\/p>\n\n

OberA’s solutions<\/h2>\n\n
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At OberA, we understand the challenges facing florists. Our industrial air purifiers are designed to meet the specific needs of environments handling potentially contaminated products<\/a> in gaseous and solid forms. By investing in our purification solutions, professionals can :<\/p>\n\n\n\n