Rice chaff can not only be hard on equipment but some people are sensitive to rice chaff dust/debris  - please be attentive in the event you begin to feel distressed or may have an allergic reaction. We recommend that you wear a dust mask in the vicinity of the working combine.

Most frequently encountered pests include mosquitoes, fire ants, biting flies, wasps, spiders, and chiggers - not being adequately prepared for or inattentive to their possible presence can make a trip less enjoyable. Most pests are easily repelled (repellents, protective clothing, rubber boots, etc.) or avoided. Ticks are fairly locally distributed and generally not encountered with any frequency in the rice growing areas. Louisiana habitats are home to many harmless snake species; a few poisonous species do occur but are infrequently encountered (such as Cottonmouth and Copperhead) - with basic vigilance most, if not all, snakes can easily be avoided.  Probably of greater concern are environmental hazards, which may result from exposure. (during periods of hot weather: sun, heat, and humidity) or injury (from lack of attention to uneven or slippery terrain).