Certis Italy has recently received registration for a powerful biocide disinfectant, JetFive. Containing 5% peroxyacetic acid, specially formulated with a surfactant to achieve penetrating disinfectant action, JetFive acts rapidly to disinfect surfaces within one hour. It controls a wide spectrum of organisms (fungi, bacteria, virus, algae) and can be used in all areas of horticulture and agriculture, in greenhouses, storage buildings and irrigation systems and on benches, tools, trays, pots, equipment and paths. Easy and flexible to use, it can be applied as a spray or a fog or used as a dipping solution. It also has the advantages of being safe for operators, and of being environmentally friendly, of leaving no residues in the crop and of reducing the need for subsequent treatments. The product, from Solvay, is already well known and successfully used in UK, Netherlands and France, not only by growers but also in fresh produce handling and processing. It destroys microorganisms in fruit and vegetable packing, processing and storage, and offers better shelf life. JetFive is an important addition to the Certis CleanStart portfolio in Italy, a unique concept for preventative treatment. As part of an Integrated Crop Management programme, using a CleanStart product before starting the production process can reduce the need for pesticide applications in the crop and therefore can play an important role in programmes designed to minimise pesticide residues. Michele Antonucci of Certis Italy comments, “This is a valuable development for Certis Italy, providing an additional tool as part of a robust CleanStart programme for growers to ensure healthy production.” |