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Preventing biofilm and Pythium in fertigation lines using FERTox™ irrigation water disinfection for agricultural facilities.
Preventing biofilm and Pythium in fertigation lines using FERTox™ irrigation water disinfection for agricultural facilities.

SUPERIOR BIOFILM ELIMINATION in IRRIGATION WITH CHLORINE DIOXIDE

Reduce Maintenance, Labor, and Cost
While Maximizing Nutrient Uptake 

Preventing biofilm and Pythium in fertigation lines using FERTox™ irrigation water disinfection for agricultural facilities.

How It Works

  • Sealed, double-walled ClO₂ storage

  • Precision injection directly into irrigation systems

  • Flow-meter-controlled dosing for accuracy

  • Residual-based dilution verification

  • Custom treatment schedules by system and disease load

  • Stable across pH 2.5–10; fertilizer-safe

  • EPA-registered (73139-1)

Biofilm Tank Shock Treatment Timelapse

For bio-fouled fertigation and irrigation systems, a reset is needed. We can clean out the system by performing a "shock" to eliminate biofilm. A de-slough and sanitization is recommended prior to FERTox system activation.​

Configuration

Fertigation rooms have different configurations and every facility has its own unique needs.


The optimal set-up for the FERTox is decided after assessing the water supply (municipal or well), usage/flow rates, and fertigation system design.

 

Multiple injection sites may be considered. Dosing is determined through iterative testing via a demand test. (Configuration seen below is for illustration purposes only)

Preventing biofilm and Pythium in fertigation lines using FERTox™ irrigation water disinfection for agricultural facilities.
Preventing biofilm and Pythium in fertigation lines using FERTox™ irrigation water disinfection for agricultural facilities.

Plant Health Benefits

  • Enhanced nutrient uptake 

  • Kills fusarium, pythium, phytophthora, thielaviopsis, aspergillus and coliforms

  • Consistent water flow during the entire grow cycle; prevents clogging

  • Non-reactive with most nutrient formulations

  • Works in a wide pH range of 2.5-10

  • Prevents algae, mold, and slime on plant substrate

Preventing biofilm and Pythium in fertigation lines using FERTox™ irrigation water disinfection for agricultural facilities.
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