Discover how to optimize phytosanitary treatments for effective pest control in greenhouses and promote sustainable agriculture.
The need for environmentally friendly agriculture and human health has driven the development of less invasive methods, such as integrated pest control. However, the use of phytosanitary treatments is still necessary to meet food demand.
For this purpose, it is crucial to carry out phytosanitary treatments that ensure an efficient application for the control of pests or diseases, with a uniform distribution in the plants and minimizing losses in the soil and by drift.
Phytosanitary treatment equipment
Sulphate net
A Sulphate net consists of an installation for the application of phytosanitary treatments in greenhouses. The installation consists of:
Benefits of phytosanitary equipment
High pressure treatment pumps
The correct distribution of the phytosanitary product is achieved by spraying the product at a sufficient pressure and with a suitable droplet size, for which high-pressure pumps are used.
Operation and characteristics of phytosanitary treatment pumps
High pressure pumps can be driven by petrol/diesel engines or electric motors.
It is necessary to have a tank in which to dilute the product to the recommended dosage and to place a propeller agitator, if the pump return agitator is not sufficient. The pump sucks it in and by means of a pistol we adjust the size of the drop for the application.
In greenhouses, a network of high-pressure pipes made of high-density PE is installed, which leave the pump and are distributed along the aisles, so that the operator can apply the product more comfortably with a flexible and portable hose, which has a built-in nozzle.
Sulphur sublimators
A sulphur sublimator is a cylindrical vessel in which solid sulphur is vaporised by the addition of heat from an electrical resistance.
Recommended for the control of oidium (a common and damaging crop disease).
Sulphur burner characteristics
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