Instructions for use and composition of Fundazol, waiting period and how to dilute

Protecting seeds and vegetative plants from fungal diseases is one of the mandatory stages of growing cultivated plants. Let's consider the impact and purpose of "Fundazol" according to the instructions for use, its composition, dosage and consumption depending on the crop being treated. What can replace this product and its compatibility with other pesticides.

Release form and composition of the drug "Fundazol"

The drug is produced by Agro-Kemi. Packaging form - powder or tablets, packaging of 250 g. The active substance is benomyl in the amount of 500 g per 1 kg, belongs to the class of benzimidazoles. Other characteristics: according to the method of penetration, “Fundazol” refers to contact and systemic pesticides, and according to the nature of action, it is a protective pesticide.

The principle of action of the fungicide

"Fundazol" is used to prevent and cure fungal infections on wheat and winter rye, sugar beets. On private farms it is also used for processing vegetable and fruit crops and flowers. Used for seed treatment. This treatment helps to reduce the risk of seedlings becoming infected with fungi in advance.

Benomyl penetrates plant tissue, where it is converted into the fungicidal compound carbendazim, which destroys fungi and prevents their spread.

What diseases does it work against?

Spring wheat is treated against powdery mildew, as well as against snow mold, Fusarium root rot, cercosporellosis, and ophiobolosis. Rye is also sprayed against the same diseases. Vegetable and horticultural crops are treated with Fundazol against anthracnose, septoria, verticillium and fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, late blight, gray rot, and fomosis. Not used against peronosporosis and rust.

Rules for preparing the solution

The solution is prepared in the following sequence: pour 1/3 of the volume of water into the device tank, dilute the powder required for processing in it, and mix.Add the rest of the water and mix well again until the liquid becomes homogeneous. You need to dilute as much solution as you need for work that day. After finishing work, remove the air from the sprayer and pour out the remaining product.

Consumption rate and application features

For each type of plant, the dosage and consumption rate will be different. The manufacturer provides recommendations for use on wheat, rye and beets.

For vegetable crops

For wheat and rye, the application rate is 0.3-0.6 kg per hectare, for powdery mildew – 0.5-0.6 kg per hectare. Sprayed during the growing season, with a liquid consumption of 300 liters per hectare, the number of sprays is 1-2 times. The waiting period is 52 days before harvest. For beets, the application rate is 0.6-0.8 kg per hectare, the number of treatments is 1-3, the waiting period is 44 days.

For cucumbers and tomatoes, “Fundazol” is diluted in a concentration of 5-6 g per 10 liters of water. Treated against spotting, powdery mildew, late blight. The protection lasts for 3-4 weeks.

For cabbage, the drug is diluted in the same dosage and treated before planting seedlings: it is poured under the root. There is another way to use a fungicide: the plant seeds are treated before planting and the substrate is spilled with the solution.

For fruit trees and berry crops

For grapes, “Fundazol” is diluted in a concentration of 10 g per 10 l, the treatment is done before the vines flower or after harvesting the berries. Water the soil at the rate of 1.5 liters per 10 square meters. m. In gardening, pear, apple and peach trees are treated up to 5 times against gray rot and powdery mildew. Dosage – 20 g per 10 l, use from 2 to 5 l for each tree (depending on its size and age).The first treatment should be carried out before the flowers appear, the last - 1 month before the planned harvest of fruits.

For orchids and roses

At home, “Fundazol” is used for spraying flowers grown in the garden and indoors. Orchids are treated at the first signs of a fungal infection: the soil is changed, sprinkled with powder at the rate of 1 g per 1 liter and the flower is transplanted into it. The orchid itself is not sprayed with the solution. Roses are sprayed against powdery mildew with a solution at a concentration of 10-15 g per 10 liters, with a maximum of 3 sprays. There is no waiting period.

For seed treatment

Treatment of vegetable seeds is done both in solution and in powder, either immediately before sowing, or in advance - apply a maximum of 30 days before sowing. The concentration of the solution is 10 g per 1 liter.

Toxicity and precautions

"Fundazol" refers to fungicidal agents with hazard class 2, that is, moderately dangerous. Safety precautions require working with it in protective clothing, rubber gloves, a respirator and plastic goggles. While working, do not remove protective equipment, do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat.

For bees, hazard class 3 – low-hazard substances. This means that the fungicide can be used near apiaries. This product should not be used near bodies of water. Non-toxic to plants, birds, bees, earthworms. Decomposes in the soil during the growing season. Any crops can be planted in the treated area for the next season.

First aid

If the Fundazol solution gets on the skin, rinse with water. If the liquid gets into the eyes or mucous membranes of the mouth, rinse with water.If signs of poisoning appear, drink activated carbon tablets, wash it down with water and after a while induce vomiting. Consult a doctor if the condition does not improve. Self-treatment is not effective; therapy is symptomatic.

Compatibility of the product with other substances

"Fundazol" mixes well with other pesticides. The exceptions are alkaline agents and lime solutions or fertilizers. It is recommended to check compatibility before mixing in a common container. To do this, you need to take a small amount of the two products and mix them in a separate bowl. If there is no reaction, you can mix pesticides.

Expiration date and storage rules

The shelf life of Fundazol, if stored correctly, in its original original packaging, is unlimited. Optimal conditions are temperatures from -30 to +30 ºC. The room where the drug will be stored must be dry and unlit. Keep the product away from food, animal feed and medicines, hot objects and sources of fire (the powder may spontaneously ignite). Do not allow children or animals to come into contact with the fungicide.

Do not store the prepared Fundazol solution for more than a few hours. Since it is unsuitable for use even after short-term storage, you need to dilute it as much as necessary for work during the day.

Replacing the drug

Analogue substitutes for “Fundazol” for the active substance are “Benorad”, “Benazol”, “Lamethyl” and “Fundazim”. They have a similar effect on fungi, so it is advisable to replace “Fundazol” with them to treat the same crops for which it is designed.

“Fundazol” is a well-known fungicide for treating grains, beets, as well as fruit and garden plants, garden and indoor flowers against a number of fungal infections. The drug, if used correctly, is not toxic to cultivated plants. When treated, it not only destroys the infection, but also increases the germination of seeds and the winter hardiness of plants. Shows effectiveness in regions with any climatic conditions, at low temperatures in spring and autumn. It acts quickly and shows a long-lasting therapeutic and preventive effect.

The active substance "Fundazol" directly affects the ability of fungal pathogens to reproduce. This slows down the spread of infection. The drug is recommended for the prevention and treatment of fungal diseases. Resistant to being washed off by rain, if more than 3 hours have passed since treatment, it is not washed off from the leaves. The effectiveness of the product can be seen the next day. When preparing the solution, you need to pay attention to the correct dosage so as not to harm the plants.