Greenhouse and Nursery - Disinfestants

The following are some common disinfestants to use to sanitize benches, tools, and equipment in greenhouses and nurseries.

Disinfestants

Treatment: Steam or Dry heat
How: Heat materials to 180-200 F for 30 min. under a cover to retain the heat
Target: Bacteria, Fungi, Nematodes, Insects and Weeds.

Treatment: Bleach--Sodium hypochlorite (Clorox®)
How: 1 gal/9 gal water. Dip, spray or brush on and keep the material wet for 10
min. Let drain and rinse metal objects.
Target: Bacteria, Fungi and Nematodes

Treatment: Hydrogen peroxide, Hydrogen dioxide (ZeroTol®)
How: 2.5 oz/gal water. Dip, spray or brush on. Let drain
Target: Bacteria and Fungi

Treatment: 70% Alcohol
How: Dip or swab object and let dry
Target: Bacteria, Fungi, Nematodes and Insects

Treatment: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (GreenShield®, Triathlon®)
How: Dip, spray or brush on and keep the material wet for 10 min.
Target: Bacteria and Fungi

Information from "Plant Pathology and the Greenhouse" By Janna Beckerman, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University