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A safe and natural alternative against ToBRFV

To combat the ToBRFV virus (Tomato brown rugose fruit virus), the Dutch government has granted a temporary exemption for the use of Virkon. As a result, transport materials (such as Euro pallets and harvest carts) are disinfected with Virkon S, to reduce the chance...

Edible seed treatment with UVC light

Seed cultivation presents many challenges: plant diseases and pests sneak up on crops. Some conditions even penetrate the seeds so deep that they transmit diseases. Think of fungal, bacterial, and virus diseases. Safe and natural disinfection Chemicals kill these...

Corona at school: how to lower the risk of spreading

Children carry all kinds of viruses and bacteria, which is unavoidable. Keeping Covid-19 out of school doors, therefore, seems almost impossible. But, unfortunately, it isn't always possible to properly ventilate classrooms and other areas. With cold temperatures,...

Dutch strawberry plant grower shares experience with UV pesticide

In the Netherlands, Plantenkwekerij Kapteijns propagates strawberry plants in a greenhouse. A spray boom regularly 'flies' over the crop. This is no longer an unusual occurrence for the grower. He has been using UV crop protection for years. In 2012, the nursery's...

Return of stem rot in peppers brings UV technology back into the picture

For years, Dutch bell pepper growers were able to control stem rot through a careful hygiene protocol and careful control of the climate in the greenhouse. Unfortunately, this year the circumstances are different. Stem rot is back – a conclusion of Arne Aiking and...

Report: UV-c radiation as an alternative tool to control powdery mildew on apple and strawberry

The most used strategy to control fungal diseases in fruit growing is the application of fungicides. The use of fungicides , however, can have a negative impact on the environment and its frequent use enhances the risk of fungicide resistance. Moreover, stronger...

Problem-free cultivation with CleanLight

Protecting crops with UV-light instead of only using this light to grow isn't unknown. UV light isn't only used to disinfect (irrigation) water; it also protects plants against fungi and other culprits. Bejo, located in Warmenhuizen (NL), supplies seeds for various...

CleanLight tech improves sanitation standards for sesame seed

Global players in the sesame seed business are continually looking for ways to improve their product in terms of hygiene but without affecting the flavor. CleanLight works with producers and traders to improve the hygiene levels for sesame using its UV hoods. Today,...

Best tactics for defeating gray mold in your marijuana growing operation

When growing Cannabis, dealing with grey mold and bud rot is a reality. Growing Marijuana Perfectly wrote a great article about the best tactics for defeating gray mold. One of those tactics is to use UV-C Light. "Ultraviolet light kills gray mold or controls...

Can UV-C help you fight the COVID-19 virus in your home? And if so… How do you do it?

Have you ever wondered if UV-C ultraviolet sanitizers and sterilizers stop the spread of COVID-19? Well the is answer is yes! UV-C radiation has been scientifically proven to fight the COVID-19 virus and other pathogens that attack humans. Let’s take a look at the...