In this video we introduce an other solution for sustainable greenhouse crop protection. Filmed at Koppert Cress, we present the Micothon vacuum cleaner for insect extraction, which is developed in co-operation with Koppert Cress and De Vette engineering, in the Netherlands.
New narrow spraying machine with a large wingspan.
Equipment VegetablesMicothon presents: The Flamingo!
A large grower of tomato plants was looking for a narrow spraying machine for the automatic spraying of its client’s plants. The spraying machine had to be suitable for an ebb and flood irrigation floor, narrow enough to be able to drive through the plants and high enough to also be able to treat the higher crops. Micothon therefore developed a special extra narrow spraying machine. It has a unique transport guide that keeps the machine neatly in the guide track of the floor.
Let’s stop the virus with UVC UVGI technology
EquipmentEasy to use
The UVGI+ system is battery powered and self propelled. By the push of the starterbutton the machine starts at the most effective speed. Not too fast, not too slow, just right to get the best result. The only thing the operator has to focus on is to steer the machine in the space available.
‘Innovative spraying technology is slowly trickling through to practice’
Crop ProtectionInterview by Jan van Staalduinen, Vakblad Onder Glas, April 2022
Theo Straathof observes that real innovation in spraying technology does not happen very quickly: ‘Innovative spraying technology is slowly trickling through to practice’
Chemical free crop protection? Really?
VegetablesPeople need chemical free and healthy food and greenhouse-grown vegetables are a very good way of supplying them. This very attractive food has to be protected against a variety of insects that damage either the fruits or the whole plants. That is why modern growers avoid the use of chemicals and rely on beneficial insects: the so-called Integrated Pest Management. (IPM)
Strawberry crop protection
Equipment VegetablesAn english strawberry grower was asking for a modern way of strawberry crop protection. He wants to present a clean and healthy tray of strawberries to his customers. Micothon was most happy to oblige. We are helping this grower with a fully automatic and highly efficient machine to protect the crop easlily and efficiently.
Golden medal for Narva UVC crop protection system
PPP VegetablesMicothon has won a gold medal at the “Protected Soils of Russia” show with its Narva UVC machine. This exhibition, held in Moscow from 7-9 October 2020 with the support of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, has become a leading event for professional greenhouse horticulture in 17 years.
A long life for every rose thanks to the Topfinish from Micothon
Equipment PPP RoseTreat packaged roses against diseases that may arise during transport and at the florist’s. It’s possible with the new Micothon spray tunnel: the Topfinish.
Micothon presents the new Micothon Narva UVC machine at Fruit Logistica 2020 in Berlin.
HorticultureSuccessful testresults and proven technology against fungi
Micothon has developed this chemical free application for combating fungi like mildew and botrytis in greenhouse crops.
MIRA high tech for mid-tech greenhouses up and running in Marocco
HorticultureOur latest system for crop protection 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 operate without any problems.