Controlled Atmosphere Dates - a natural treatment-Chemical free

Dates

Preserve your commodity

Dates are a major food crop across a large band of Africa and Eurasia, and to a lesser extent elsewhere. In most of its growing range, dates are threatened with infestation

Altough many companies are chosing now for non-toxic methods, dates is still mainly fumigated with toxic chemical such as Phosphine. This hazardous substances leave toxic residues in, on and around the product and are not always very effective, because of improper application and because of globally increasing pest resistance to this chemical.

b-Cat is experienced with Controlled Atmosphere treatments of big amounts of Dates. Our treatments do not use chemicals assuring always the best quality of products’ ingredients.

The Controlled Atmosphere Treatment can take place on different ways. Exisiting cold stores can be used, fresh from the field treated and after treatment the coldstore can be switched on, of course separate constructed treatment chambers are possile.

For optimum conservation and/or treatment also the solutions of vQm Packaging system is very suitable, Easy, quick & mobile.

Common commodity feeders:

  • Confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum)
  • Dried fruit beetle (Carpophilus dimidiatus)
  • Almond moth (Ephestia cautella)
  • Grape moth (Ephestia figulilella)
Dates treatment facility Controlled Atmosphere Saudi Arabia

Advantages

Eliminating Pests in All Life Stages
Eliminates 100% of insects in stored product
No Residues
No chemical residues on products
No Resistance
No resistance in pest population
Organic Production
Can be used towards organic production
Costs savings
Highly efficient nitrogen & innovative heating system
Flexible Solutions
Choose between fixed or mobile options
Treatment Data Collected
A record of the treatment is available

Other Solutions:

vQm Packaging is a global leader in the supply of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) in semi-bulk packaging to preserve the shelf-life of the product(s) and control of insects from the moment of packaging, exporting, and warehousing.

All commodities

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Tobacco

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Herbs & Spices

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Grains & Cereals

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Legumes & Beans

Preserving flavor & taste

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Concentrates & Powders

Suitable fumigation products

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Coffee

Fumigation for dried goods

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Non-foods

Insect-free products

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Herbs & Spices

Natural flavors

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Dates

Insect Treatment for Dates

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