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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...
Why you should never, ever, spray Myclobutanil on Cannabis plants.
Grower Support Note: August 2017 Myclobutanil is an effective component in some pesticide sprays. That is, it kills fungi such as powderymildew and budrot. You find Myclobutanil in sprays such as “ Eagle 20 EW “. This fungicide belongs to the family of triazoles. Some...
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