The Future of Clean Rooms, Clean Plants & Clean Medicine

Powdery mildew (PM), thrips, mites, fungus gnats, airborne microbes, and contaminants have challenged cultivators for decades. Today, a new era of chemical-free Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is redefining how top-tier facilities protect yield and quality.

The combination of targeted UV light and NASA-developed PCO (Photocatalytic Oxidation) + Plasma air sanitation technology is now one of the most effective, science-backed solutions for both preventing and eliminating microbial and pest pressure.

And Mammoth has been leading this UV + PCO revolution since 2018.

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What Are PCO & Plasma? (NASA-Inspired Technology)

PCO (Photocatalytic Oxidation) — NASA-Developed Air Cleaning

PCO uses UV light + a titanium dioxide catalyst (TiO₂) to create highly reactive oxidizing molecules that destroy organic contaminants at the molecular level.

PCO destroys:

• Mold spores

• PM spores

• VOCs

• Odors

• Bacteria

• Airborne pathogens

PCO is based on technology originally developed by NASA for long-duration space missions, where clean air is critical.

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Plasma (Cold Plasma / Bipolar Ionization)

Plasma generates positive and negative ions that:

• Bind to airborne microbes

• Break down their membranes

• Cause them to clump (making HEPA capture easier)

• Reduce mold and bacterial load

Plasma + PCO together create a "capture AND destroy" effect for room-wide sanitation.

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Quick Guide: UVA, UVB, UVC — What’s the Difference?

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Why UV + PCO Works: Backed by Peer-Reviewed Science

437 nm Near-UV (Violet Light)

“Violet–blue light around 405–440 nm significantly reduces bacterial and fungal loads via reactive oxygen species (ROS).”
— Maclean et al., 2014

UVB vs. Powdery Mildew

“UV-B exposure decreases germination of powdery mildew and suppresses sporulation.”
— Janisiewicz et al., 2016

Night Treatments = Maximum PM Kill

“At night, powdery mildew loses antioxidant protection, making it highly vulnerable to UV-B.”
— Schuerger et al., 2003

UVC Kill Rate

“UVC inactivates >99.9% of fungal spores, bacteria, and viruses with extremely short exposures.”
— Kowalski, UVGI Handbook, 2009

PCO + Plasma Findings

• PCO effectively destroys airborne microbes under real airflow conditions.

• Plasma provides high microbial kill through ion-based oxidation.

• Combined, they reduce VOCs, odors, spores, and bioload.

This is not marketing. It’s pure science.

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The Mammoth UV + PCO Solution Set

Your complete ecosystem for clean rooms, clean plants, and clean COAs.

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1️⃣ Built-In 437 nm Near-UV (All Mammoth Fixtures)

• Passive, all-day microbial pressure reduction

• ROS-based fungal + bacterial suppression

• Always on, no workflow change

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2️⃣ Air & Surface Sanitizers (PCO + Plasma + HEPA + UVC)

The core of clean COAs and clean grow rooms.

6-Stage “Capture & Destroy” Technology

1. Prefilter

2. HEPA

3. Carbon

4. PCO (UV + TiO₂)

5. Plasma

6. UVC sterilization chamber

Performance:

• 500 CFM → Up to 37+ ACH in small rooms

• Ideal cannabis ACH: 8–12

• Reduces spores, PM, bacteria, VOCs, odors, and airborne contaminants

Models include:

• 60W Standard Unit – up to 500 sq ft

• 55W Compact Unit – up to 400 sq ft

• UV Wand + PCO – room + surface sanitation

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3️⃣ Universal UVA/UVB Upgrade Kit

Fits any Mammoth fixture.
Ideal for:

• PM suppression

• Anthocyanin production

• Terpene enhancement

• Targeted seasonal spectrum tuning

Includes RJ connectivity (TrolMaster + LMA-14 compatible).

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4️⃣ New UVC + UVB Wands

• 44" wands

• 20W per bar

• Ceiling mount, table mount, handheld

• Instant microbial kill

• Perfect for spot treatment & walk-around sanitation

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5️⃣ 160W UVC + UVB Tower ("Room Reset Machine")

• Hospital-grade disinfection

• Full room resets between cycles

• Eliminates microbial load

• Motion radar shutoff

A $2,000 industrial-class unit… for under $350.

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When UV Works Best (Cornell + USDA Data)

Night = Maximum PM Kill

PM loses antioxidant protection at night.

Recommended Timing

• 10–60 min before lights on

• 10–30 min after lights off

Use Cases

• UVB = With plants

• UVC = Empty room resets only

Plants also thrive under 13/11, supported by Mammoth trials.

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Benefits of UV + PCO for Growers

✔ Strong PM suppression
UV damages PM DNA; PCO destroys spores completely.

✔ Pest reduction
Thrips, mites, gnats, and microbial vectors suppressed.

✔ Cleaner air → cleaner plants
Less airborne contamination = cleaner COAs.

✔ Higher plant energy + better expression
Plants not fighting pathogens redirect energy to growth.

✔ Chemical-free IPM
No residues. No flavor impact. No COA risk.
Just physics and biology.

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Safety First: UV Is Powerful — Respect It

Our Safety Recommendations

• Use UVC only for empty rooms

• Always use radar shutoff

• PPE required: face shield, gloves, long sleeves

• Avoid exposing eyes or skin

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Clean Rooms → Clean Plants → Clean Medicine

UV + PCO + Plasma are now the new standard in modern IPM.

For less than $600, you can protect an entire room.
Lower microbial counts = better growth, louder terps, higher quality, and clean COAs.

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The Future of Clean Medicine Is Here.

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