UVC disinfecting is a proven technology in HVAC systems and in the foodindustry. UVC is used to disinfect air, water and surfaces. Spraying of disinfectant is a more commonly used technique to disinfect surfaces after cleaning. The best possible way to disinfect areas in public places is to combine both techniques. That is why we [...]
First run of Micothon MIRA in Tomatoes Our latest system for spraying in professional greenhouses without pipe-rail system is up and running in Marocco. Our team at the factory in Mijdrecht, the Netherlands, has extensively tested the MIRA on its ‘off-road’ capabilities, looking for the limits under which the machine continues to [...]
Successful testresults and proven technology against fungi Micothon has developed this chemical free application for combating fungi like mildew and botrytis in greenhouse crops. Multiple installations have been successfully implemented in 2019, thanks to a promising trial with the machine in the Dutch Wageningen University greenhouse, in which scientific research is carried out into the [...]
It is possible with the new Micothon spray tunnel: the Topfinish. The first post harvest spraytunnel against botrytis by Micothon. Properties Stainless steel spraytunnel for easy cleaning and long lifetime. Is placed over existing transport system. Removable Stainless steel sump tray for collecting overdosed fluid Special spraynozzles to minimize the needed amount of sprayfluid Micro [...]
Another three Narva Spraying machines are being assembled in our factory in the Netherlands. One of our bigger Russian customers will get their 15th, 16th and 17th Narva battery driven spraying machine this month. The machines are being assembled at our factory in Mijdrecht. After being tested at our own testfacility the machines will be [...]
In 2002, Micothon built a first series of 20 Spintmaster sprayers. Many of those machines are still being used by various growers in different crops. The Spintmaster distinguished itself from other spraying machines by the patented air-assisted spraying. The Spintmaster in the photo, is one from the first series. After years of use in two [...]
Mildew control in roses is a part of the research at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). For this 'Perfect Rose' project, Senior researcher Kirsten Leiss of the Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture has invited Micothon to deliver a special FloraUVC robot for this mildew research. The aim of the research is to establish scientifically how great the effect [...]
As usual, we do a final test at our factory in Mijdrecht before a Micothon machine is made ready for shipment. To be able to carry out these tests in a realistic way, we have our own tube-rail test track on our factory site. But this week we had to come up with a different [...]
A Dutch garden plant grower was looking for a compact solution for the automatic spraying of his crop. To protect outdoor crops as economically and efficiently as possible, a modified installation had to be developed. Light weight The offered solution from Micothon is a specially developed installation for this customer which can run in the [...]
Micothon Narva spraying systems are the entry class for automatic spraying in professional integrated pest management in greenhouses. One of our Russian customers has decided to invest in an automatic Narva spraying machine. With this, he makes the step to better quality spraying, the reduction of labor and lower operational costs. The installations are assembled [...]