Frequently asked questions about MENNO Florades

Disinfection is crucial in horticulture. It helps to keep your greenhouse free from viruses, bacteria, and fungi. A powerful and suitable disinfectant for this purpose is MENNO Florades. This is the only horticultural disinfectant with a PPP registration, which means it has been extensively tested for effectiveness against plant diseases. In this FAQ, we address the frequently asked questions about MENNO Florades.
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Jasper Verhoeven
Specialist disinfection | September 11, 2024 | 4 min. reading time

What is MENNO Florades?

MENNO Florades is a stable and powerful disinfectant, specially developed for professional agriculture and horticulture. This versatile product is suitable for both conventional and organic cultivation. It effectively combats all type plant pathogens such as: 
  • Bacteria 
  • Fungi 
  • Fungal spores 
  • Viruses 
  • Viroids 
The effectiveness of MENNO Florades has been extensively tested under horticultural conditions. The product was developed by the German manufacturer Menno Chemie.
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What is MENNO Florades Used For?

MENNO Florades is an effective disinfectant for sanitizing (hard) surfaces and materials. Uses include: 
  • Greenhouse structures and related components 
  • Growing gutters and benches 
  • Ground covers and growing floors 
  • Concrete floors 
  • Pruning and harvesting carts (including wheels) 
  • Disinfection mats 
  • Tools such as knives and scissors 
  • Gloves and clothing 
  • Crates, trays, pots, and containers 
  • Conveyor belts 
  • Hygiene stations

Why is MENNO Florades the best disinfectant against ToBRFV and CGMMV? 

MENNO Florades has been tested in multiple research for plant diseases according to PPP registration, specifically targeting plant pathogens. This proven stable product works effectively over a long period on existing pathogens, even in dirtier conditions such as plantsap. Additionally, MENNO Florades reaches hard-to-access areas like drainage points, pipe rail supports, ground covers, and cracks in concrete where viruses often reside on organic debris. 

What is the main ingredient in MENNO Florades? 

This is benzoic acid, a natural compound found in fruits (such as citrus fruits) and vegetables. This makes it well biodegradable and also used as a preservative. Benzoic acid has been approved in Europe for a long time, with a recent extension for the next 10+ years.

What are the benefits of MENNO Florades?

The benefits of MENNO Florades include: 
  • It stands out due to the stability of the product and the pre-solution, which can be measured by pH. 
  • It can be applied in two ways: as a liquid or as foam. 
  • Long shelf life without a decrease in effectiveness. 
  • Noncorrosive to materials 
  • Environmentally friendly. 

What are the advantages of the foam application of MENNO Florades?

The foam application of MENNO Florades has five advantages: 
  • Foam extends the contact time of the product. 
  • It adheres better to surfaces, both vertical (such as greenhouse walls) and rounded (such as pipes). 
  • It penetrates hard-to-reach areas effectively (such as ground fabric). 
  • Provides visual control; foam is visible, so you can see whether the surface is treated or untreated. 
  • Produces fewer aerosols. 

What makes MENNO Florades unique?

MENNO Florades has the appropriate authorization (PlantProtectionProduct) rather than a general biocide declaration. This means it is specifically approved for use in areas where plants are present and plant diseases may occur. The product is non-corrosive and safe for materials. Once surfaces are dry, no residue remains. 
Menno Florades
Impact of Menno Florades on growth tube
Chlorine
Impact of chlorine on growth tube

Is MENNO Florades expensive?

Yes and no. While the purchase price per liter might be higher compared to other products, MENNO Florades is the only horticultural disinfectant with a PPP registration. This means it has been tested against plant diseases, its long-term effects have been studied, and its environmental impacts are known.  

The use of MENNO Florades offers you better long-term benefits. It is non-corrosive and safe for materials and machinery, which saves on maintenance and replacement costs, simplifies cleaning and disinfection in the future, and reduces labor costs while providing better results in the fight against diseases. 

How do you apply MENNO Florades?

MENNO Florades can be applied in various ways: 
  • Spraying; 
  • Foaming using a hand applicator, foam gun, or foam lance; 
  • Dipping, a common method for disinfecting items such as scissors, pots, and drippers; 
  • Using as a pre-solution in a disinfection mat or hygiene station to disinfect shoes & wheels.
Gerbera grower Johan Reijm – Reijm Nursery, Nieuwerkerk 

 "Effectively kill fungal spores with Menno Florades."

Do treated surfaces need to stay wet for a long time?

Contact time is not the same as the time a surface remains wet. Contact time refers to the period required to inactivate an organism. Studies on cucumber mosaic virus and ToBRFV show that MENNO Florades kills the virus within one to four hours. On a vertical glass surface, MENNO Florades inactivated this virus in just over one hour, while the surface appeared dry after 15 minutes. Contact time may vary depending on conditions. 

Can you combine MENNO Florades with other crop protection products?

No, this is not recommended. MENNO Florades already contains an effluent agent, making additional additives unnecessary. Mixing can alter variables such as pH/EC in the solution and cause (undesirable) interactions with other chemicals. 

FAQ about Menno Florades

Looking for more in-depth information about Menno Florades? Visit this page for detailed answers.

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What is MENNO Florades?

MENNO Florades is a stable and powerful disinfectant, specially developed for professional agriculture and horticulture. This versatile product is suitable for both conventional and organic cultivation. It effectively combats all type plant pathogens such as: 
  • Bacteria 
  • Fungi 
  • Fungal spores 
  • Viruses 
  • Viroids 
The effectiveness of MENNO Florades has been extensively tested under horticultural conditions. The product was developed by the German manufacturer Menno Chemie.
Gerelateerde producten

What is MENNO Florades Used For?

MENNO Florades is an effective disinfectant for sanitizing (hard) surfaces and materials. Uses include: 
  • Greenhouse structures and related components 
  • Growing gutters and benches 
  • Ground covers and growing floors 
  • Concrete floors 
  • Pruning and harvesting carts (including wheels) 
  • Disinfection mats 
  • Tools such as knives and scissors 
  • Gloves and clothing 
  • Crates, trays, pots, and containers 
  • Conveyor belts 
  • Hygiene stations

Why is MENNO Florades the best disinfectant against ToBRFV and CGMMV? 

MENNO Florades has been tested in multiple research for plant diseases according to PPP registration, specifically targeting plant pathogens. This proven stable product works effectively over a long period on existing pathogens, even in dirtier conditions such as plantsap. Additionally, MENNO Florades reaches hard-to-access areas like drainage points, pipe rail supports, ground covers, and cracks in concrete where viruses often reside on organic debris. 

What is the main ingredient in MENNO Florades? 

This is benzoic acid, a natural compound found in fruits (such as citrus fruits) and vegetables. This makes it well biodegradable and also used as a preservative. Benzoic acid has been approved in Europe for a long time, with a recent extension for the next 10+ years.

What are the benefits of MENNO Florades?

The benefits of MENNO Florades include: 
  • It stands out due to the stability of the product and the pre-solution, which can be measured by pH. 
  • It can be applied in two ways: as a liquid or as foam. 
  • Long shelf life without a decrease in effectiveness. 
  • Noncorrosive to materials 
  • Environmentally friendly. 

What are the advantages of the foam application of MENNO Florades?

The foam application of MENNO Florades has five advantages: 
  • Foam extends the contact time of the product. 
  • It adheres better to surfaces, both vertical (such as greenhouse walls) and rounded (such as pipes). 
  • It penetrates hard-to-reach areas effectively (such as ground fabric). 
  • Provides visual control; foam is visible, so you can see whether the surface is treated or untreated. 
  • Produces fewer aerosols. 

What makes MENNO Florades unique?

MENNO Florades has the appropriate authorization (PlantProtectionProduct) rather than a general biocide declaration. This means it is specifically approved for use in areas where plants are present and plant diseases may occur. The product is non-corrosive and safe for materials. Once surfaces are dry, no residue remains. 
Menno Florades
Impact of Menno Florades on growth tube
Chlorine
Impact of chlorine on growth tube

Is MENNO Florades expensive?

Yes and no. While the purchase price per liter might be higher compared to other products, MENNO Florades is the only horticultural disinfectant with a PPP registration. This means it has been tested against plant diseases, its long-term effects have been studied, and its environmental impacts are known.  

The use of MENNO Florades offers you better long-term benefits. It is non-corrosive and safe for materials and machinery, which saves on maintenance and replacement costs, simplifies cleaning and disinfection in the future, and reduces labor costs while providing better results in the fight against diseases. 

How do you apply MENNO Florades?

MENNO Florades can be applied in various ways: 
  • Spraying; 
  • Foaming using a hand applicator, foam gun, or foam lance; 
  • Dipping, a common method for disinfecting items such as scissors, pots, and drippers; 
  • Using as a pre-solution in a disinfection mat or hygiene station to disinfect shoes & wheels.
Gerbera grower Johan Reijm – Reijm Nursery, Nieuwerkerk 

 "Effectively kill fungal spores with Menno Florades."

Do treated surfaces need to stay wet for a long time?

Contact time is not the same as the time a surface remains wet. Contact time refers to the period required to inactivate an organism. Studies on cucumber mosaic virus and ToBRFV show that MENNO Florades kills the virus within one to four hours. On a vertical glass surface, MENNO Florades inactivated this virus in just over one hour, while the surface appeared dry after 15 minutes. Contact time may vary depending on conditions. 

Can you combine MENNO Florades with other crop protection products?

No, this is not recommended. MENNO Florades already contains an effluent agent, making additional additives unnecessary. Mixing can alter variables such as pH/EC in the solution and cause (undesirable) interactions with other chemicals. 

FAQ about Menno Florades

Looking for more in-depth information about Menno Florades? Visit this page for detailed answers.

HortiHygienz

The complete solution for hygiene issues in horticulture

We believe that growers worldwide can achieve the highest possible yield from their crops with optimal business hygiene. HortiHygienz is a complete solution for business hygiene, available globally. Whatever the question or challenge regarding business hygiene, HortiHygienz has the solution for you!
Contact form
Can’t find your answer? Fill out the contact form and Jasper Verhoeven will reach out to you. On week days, you will receive a response within 24 hours. 
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