Facility infestations can quickly go from bad to worse in the absence of proper sanitation practices. Cross contamination from host sites can affect crop health and reduce yields.
A thorough sanitation program significantly impedes the spread of bacteria and disease by removing favorable conditions for their development and addressing critical control points.
Critical control points are potential areas of infection (and re-infection) within growing and
non-crop areas such as under benches, entryways and cooling pads. Identifying these points is be integral for developing your facility’s program. Keep in mind sanitation is not just an ‘end of the season’ activity, it should be practiced throughout the production cycle. Standardizing practices such as spraying/foaming racks, empty benches, walkways and sanitizing containers, trays and equipment will maintain a clean environment.
Hard surfaces with algae and organic matter create a favorable environment pathogens and pests thrive in, including fungus gnats and shore flies. These pests can transmit contamination and infection throughout the crop. A general cleaning step is ideal to remove organic and mineral deposits, allowing sanitizer to have better contact on the targeted area and improving efficacy. Once areas have been cleaned, utilizing a sanitizer with no-rinse step, like SaniDate® 5.0, will ensure optimal productivity.
SaniDate 5.0 kills pathogens on contact, does not require a post-rinse and leaves no harmful residue. Its versatility of applications and use sites make it the ideal sanitation/disinfection tool to address many, if not all, critical control points in your facility.
SaniDate 5.0 Product Offerings
| Griffin Product # | Description |
|---|---|
| 71-35001 | 2.5 Gal 28.3%, OMRI |
| 71-35001-CA | 2.5 Gal 28.3%. OMRI, CA Label |
| 71-35101 | 5 Gal 28.3%, OMRI |
| 71-35151 | 30 Gal 28.3%, OMRI |
| 71-35151-CA | 30 Gal 28.3%, OMRI, CA Label |
