Design and manufacture of agricultural and industrial equipment
Gas phase, how does it work? The BIOMEGA heat diffuser uses LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), called propane in the gas phase. Propane has the characteristic of emitting gas at outdoor temperatures between -44 and +50°C. One litre of liquid propane…
Effectiveness on weeds Observation of the soiling rate shows correct weed control for thermal weed control over 40cm. Designation 0 1 2 3 4 5 Horsetail X Ivy X Young…
Experimentation and testing of BIOMEGA thermal weed control Cefel and Dillon Castle trials: The various trials were carried out to determine the impact of Biomega thermal weeding in viticulture. These trials made it possible to define the frequency of use…
The heat diffuser The BIOMEGA® heat diffuser works with propane gas in the gas phase and allows weed control over a width of 150, 400, 1000 and 1450 mm, depending on the model. It ensures a constant temperature over the…
The principle of thermal weeding This involves exposing the plants to a source of heat to create a thermal shock. This increase in temperature causes the proteins to break down and destroys the aerial parts of the treated herbs. The…
History of weeding Initially, depending on the cultivation methods, weeding was carried out manually in order to limit competition from weeds, then mechanically with farming tools. From the 1960s onwards, chemical weed control made its appearance and very quickly imposed…