A wash with a 10% bleach solution followed by another rinsing can also be used to ensure that any disease organisms or pests are disinfested from the structure.
The interior greenhouse structure is pressure washed with a detergent solution and then rinsed. The old crop along with the growing media is completely removed from the greenhouse. This operation sets the stage for the new crop by ensuring that there are no pest and disease problems carrying over from the previous year. Greenhouses are completely cleaned and disinfested at the end of each production year. biological control and chemical control.Key components of effective pest and disease control programs include: Integrated pest management (IPM) is a term used to describe an evolving process where cultural, biological, and chemical controls are included in a holistic approach of pest and disease control (Howard et al 1994). The presence of pests and diseases are a fact of crop production and growers must use all available options and strategies to avoid serious pest and disease problems.
Managing pest problems is directed at preventing pest populations from becoming too large and uncontrollable (Portree 1996).
The management of crop diseases is directed at preventing the establishment of diseases and minimizing the development and spread of any diseases that become established in the crop. Successful crop production requires that crop pests and diseases be managed so that their effects on the plants are minimized.
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