Power Point Developed to Help Agriculture Operations to Understand Where the Market is Today, Where it Will be Tomorrow. The Importance of Sanitation and How Cleaning Can Stop the Spread of Many Different Greenhouse Bacteria, Fungi and Virus.

1. Training is the most important aspect of sanitation. Without having the
correct knowledge we can not use commonsense to prevent sanitation
issues that may lead to crop losses or an unsafe work environment.

2.  We have grown MORE in our greenhouse during the growing cycle
then we might think?
 We have bacteria, fungi, virus, insects, mineral deposits, organic
material and chemical residues left behind from 8 months of growing.
During the growing cycle we have little control over sanitation in the growing area.
This creates mineral deposits and organic build up. Which greenhouse pests use to
protect themselves from disinfection and control measures.

3.  We have not disturbed the pests or spread bacteria at this point.
 Cleaning the lines while still in place is a big benefit.
 It Dissolves the minerals/Removes the organic build up
 Helps to kill the plant/Helps to eliminate the presence of spores in
growing media
 May be possible to use growing media again??

4. Most of us know we need to use an acid to clean the lines. But what one? Start in
the mixing tanks to ensure the entire system is cleaned.
This is Where We Start @ The Beginning
 Raw Acids will generally only remove minerals leaving behind organic
material that may create a bio-film or cause plugging in the new crop.
 If not strong enough the acid can actually become another mineral.
 Use a formulated Acid cleaner RE: STRIP-IT to insure that all mineral
deposits and organic material has been completely dissolved, and
flushed from the system.
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So 2% STRIP-IT/12hrs/flush to Ph 5 or higher

5. If we have killed everything in the lines with the acid why disinfect.
 STRIP-IT has a Ph of 2 this should kill everything
 It will remove the protective substances that pest use to hide
 It rinses completely leaving no chemical residue behind to damage your
equipment.
 So if we have disinfected with the CLEANER why use another product that
could be corrosive to our irrigation system and its components.
 Bleach, HP, Chlorine Dioxide Etc.
 If a disinfection step is necessary what is the purpose.

6.  We have been taught over the years to use products like bleach, HP and
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Chlorine Dioxide and many others.
These are corrosive products and leave no residual to prevent the introduction
of greenhouse pests.
When Equipment is corroded it becomes more difficult to clean
It also becomes a safe haven for bacteria fungi and virus
If we disinfect with a product like KLEENGROW/ CHEMPROCIDE a residual is
left behind.
KLEENGROW is a Quat with the active being DDAC. This molecule has been
used for many years in food manufacturing and Agriculture industries.
DDAC is the only Quat that is non corrosive with a Ph of 6 to 8, works in hard
and soft water, minerals and organics have little affect on the performance and
it will leave a residual for up to 30 days.
KLEENGROW is the only disinfectant I am aware of with a plant bacteria listed
on the label. Clavibacter. One of the worst

7.  We have cleaned the system with acid
 Rinsed and flushed until the Ph was above 5
 Filled the system with KLEENGROW which is still in the system.
 This is when we hang the lines to get them in a position to clean the outside
surfaces.
 The KLEENGROW that is in the system will be used later in the clean up.
At this point we have managed to clean our irrigation system, flushed this solution
to the ground. This has helped to reduce the population of pests at the ground
level. The growing media has been cleaned and the lines are full of a disinfectant
that will not corrode the system but will continue to disinfect until removed or
flushed from the lines. This is when we will pull the lines together and hang them
on the posts.

8.  At this point we can remove the dead plants, growing media, ground cover and
any potable equipment used during the growing cycle.
 The only thing in the growing area should be the equipment and staff that will
be used for cleaning.
 All food handling equipment, staff, sales people and products to be used in the
next cycle should be removed and not used again until after the complete
cleaning and disinfecting of the greenhouse and this equipment.
From this
To this

9. •Clean the Entire Structure: Glass, Poly, Posts, Irrigation, Concrete and the
Ground
•This step should be done using an acid cleaner such as STRIP-IT.
•It has a low Ph to remove the Minerals.
•It is a formulated cleaner developed also to remove organic material and
proteins
•It rinses completely and quickly from the surfaces leaving no residual that
could affect the Disinfection Process
•Raw acids can damage the surfaces and High Ph cleaners take much more
water to rinse away.
Removing the build up and preparing for disinfection

10.  Once again the theory is used here.
 Do we need to disinfect??
 YES we need to disinfect but with a product that will leave a preventative
residual on the surfaces that will not harm your structures, equipment or your
seedlings.
 KLEENGROW to my knowledge is the only disinfectant to be tested on so
many Plant bacteria, Fungi and Virus.
 It is the only disinfectant to receive approval from the PMRA for Bacterial
Canker. Which is now on the label.
 KLEENGROW has also been tested in combination with fungicides and
insecticides.
Lighter than water floats in the air.

11. This is a very old list. We constantly look for new ways to use this product to prevent disease pressure to Agriculture operations

12. DDAC - KleenGrow/UpTake/PW2 Compatibility Chart
Al wa ys tes t compa ti bi l i ty before s pra yi ng us i ng the j a r tes t.
Product
Common Name
Chemical Class
Compatible (y=yes, n=not)
FUNGICIDE/BACTERICIDE
Adorn
Fl uopi col i de
Pyri di nemethyl -benza mi des
y
Al i ette
Fos etyl -Al
Ethyl Phos phona tes
y
Al ude
Phos phorous a ci d
Phos phi te
y
Ba nner® MAXX®
Propi cona zol e
Tri a zol e (DMI -SBI )
y
Chi pco
I prodi one
Di ca rboxi mi des
y
Ca ma l ot
Copper Compl ex
Copper s ul fa te
y
Cea s e
Ba ci l l us s ubti l i s
Bi opes ti ci de
y
Decree®
Fenhexa mi d
Hydroxya ni l i de
y
Ea gl e® 20 EW
Mycl obuta ni l
tri a zol e (DMI )
y
FenStop
Fena mi done
I mi da zol i nones
y
Fungi nex 190 EC
Tri fori ne
di methyl forma mi de
y
Heri ta ge
Azoxys trobi n
Strobi l uri ns
y
Koci de 300
Copper Compl ex
Copper
y
Meda l l i on
Phenyl pyrrol e Fl udi oxoni l
Fl udi oxoni l
y
Mi l Stop
Pota s s i um bi ca rbona te
Bi ca rbona te
y
Pa l l a di um
Cyprodi ni l + Fl udi oxoni l
y
Nova 40W
Mycl obuta ni l
tri a zol e (DMI )
y
Pa gea nt
Bos ca l i d + Pyra cl os trobi n
Ca rboxa mi de/Strobi l uri n
y
Pri s ti ne WG
Bos ca l i d+Pyra cl os trobi n
pyri di ne Ca rboxa mi de
y
Phyton 27
Compl ex Copper s ul fa te
Copper
y
RootShi el d
Tri choderma
Bi opes ti ci de
y (Al terna te)
Segwa y
Cya zofa mi d
Cya no-i mi da zol e
y
Sta ture SC
Di methomorph
Ci nna mi c Aci d Ami des
y (No Fl owers )
Subdue® MAXX
Meta l a xyl -M (=Mefa noxa m)
Acyl a mi ne
y
Swi tch 62
Cyprodi ni l + Fl udi oxoni l
y
Terra gua rd
Tri fl umi zol e
I mi da zol e
y
Topa s 250
Propi cona zol e
tri a zol e (DMI )
y
Vera nda O
Bi opes ti ci des
Pol yoxi ns
y
ZeroTol
Hydrogen Di oxi de
Hydrogen Di oxi de
y
INSECTICIDE/MITICIDE
Avi d
Abemecti n
Gl ycos i des
y
Agri -mek
Abemecti n
Gl ycos i des
y
Cons erve®
s pi nos a d,
Spi nos yns
y
Entrus t
s pi nos a d,
Spi nos yns
y
Neemi x
Bota ni ca l I ns ecti di e
Aza di ra chti n
y
Sa fa ri
Di notefura n
Neoni coti noi ds
y
HERBICIDE
Round-Up
Gl yphos a te
y
CAUTION WHEN TANK MIXING WHEN PRODUCTS ARE FORMULATED WITH A SURFACTANT SUCH AS THE BELOW
Spectro 90
Thi opha na te-methyl +Chl orotha l oni l
1+M5 Thi opha na te + Chl oroni tri l e
n
Durs ba n
Chl orpri fos
Orga nophos pha tes
n
Da coni l
Chl orotha l oni l
Chl oroni tri l es
n
3336™
Thi opha na te-methyl
Thi opha na tes
n
26/36™ 12 GH/
Thi opha na te + i prodi one
Thi opha na te + Di ca rboxa mi de
n
Ba nrot® 12 GH
Thi opha na te-methyl + Etri di a zol e Thi opha na te +Thi a di a zol e
n
Zyba n
Thi opha na te-methyl + Ma ncozeb
Thi opha na te + Di thi oca rba ma te
n
Ta l s ta r
Bi fenthri n
Pyrethroi ds
n

13.  UPTAKE is a new product from
 It is registered as a wetting agent and fertilizer additive
 This product has the same basic action as KLEENGROW
 UPTAKE can be added to fertilizer, fungicide tank mixes and foliar sprays
 Due to the natural ability of this formulation to control algae, insects, bacteria,
fungi and virus.
 It makes a great addition to your sanitation program during the growing cycle
when applied once each 14 days.

14.  Cleaning of the growing areas is only one step in the sanitation process.
 It is very important to clean all areas of production, storage and transportation
 There are many places and pieces of equipment that can be safe haven for
insects, bacteria and fungi
 In dry storage areas it is common to find rodents and insects
 In coolers there can be pressure from Grey Mold, causing a short shelf life.
 This is also a good area for human disease pressure such as Listeria.
 Totes, crates, picking machine and spray equipment all needs to be cleaned and
disinfected prior to entering the cleaned growing area.

15.  Cleaning and Disinfecting has not kept up with Technology
 Our packing lines are very efficient but if we clean them or even get them wet it
could damage the electronic sensors and solenoid valves
 So what is the solution?
 Contact Protect is a 2 part epoxy that comes in a double cylinder trigger gun.
 This allows for a application even to the smallest of areas that may require
protection
 Once your valves and electronics have been protected then regular cleaning
and disinfecting of the entire packing line will be possible.

16. You can talk with me later should you wish more information on this subject

17.  Packing sheds and equipment can be very difficult to clean and disinfect
completely.
 This is apparent when we look at the amount of recalls in Food Manufacturing
and in Agriculture.
 This equipment has many difficult areas to reach with a brush or rag.
 Spray and wipe type cleaning is not effective on high volume production
equipment.
 Therefore it is important that the cleaner you use is strong enough to remove
the build up from your equipment without the aid of a mechanical action
 Should be formulated in such a way that it does not damage your equipment
from regular cleaning.
 Remember, if we corrode our surfaces it makes them more difficult to clean and
disinfect in the future.
Corrosion, Insects
Insect & Bacteria
& Bacteria
Corrosion
Mold and more

18. What type of Cleaner To Use?
 All your equipment should be cleaned and disinfected in the same manner
 Most equipment will have an build up of organic material rather than minerals
 Therefore it is important to use a cleaner that is high in alkalinity and will
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remove these soils with out scrubbing
The first step is to FOAM the equipment to be cleaned. If the equipment is
kept in a specific area, then foam this area as well
HORTI-KLOR is a product developed by Pace to clean all types of surfaces
and remove many different types of build up
Built with surfactants to promote fast, effective and economical cleaning
It will rinse completely from the surfaces leaving no residual to affect the
performance of your disinfection process.
Out of Sight / Many Small Hard to Reach Areas/ Hand Cleaning/ Foam Cleaning

19.  In the Food Manufacturing Industry we use a 5 step procedure for cleaning and
disinfecting.
 Rinse / Foam / Rinse / Disinfect / Rinse
 This is to ensure there is no residual chemicals left behind which many transfer
to the food
 In Agriculture we have constant pressure to the crop and to the finished
product from outside sources and internal procedures.
 Therefore it is important ONCE again to use a disinfectant that is non corrosive
to equipment and structures, is not phyto toxic to your crop, is safe on the
environment and most important will leave a residual that can help prevent the
introduction of greenhouse pests for 30 days while the new crop is being
established
Storage/ Mechanical
Clean Equipment
Packing/ Food Contact
Less than 100ppm

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If You have Cleaned and Disinfected your :
Irrigation System and Greenhouse Structure
If You have Cleaned and Disinfected your :
Equipment and Storage Areas
If You have re trained Your staff in Proper :
Personnel Hygiene and food Safety Protocols
Then you can be pretty sure that there will be little or no disease pressure
to your new crop.
 Remember at this point your have a 30 day residual to help your new crop
to establish with little or no stress.

21.  What is the cost of a crop infestation
 Chemicals-Stress to You and Your Crop - Loss of Crop-Loss of Revenue
 Higher Yields with little or no chemicals
 A Safer and more Environmental Workplace
 A Food Safe High Quality Product Going To Market.