Instructions for use of the fungicide Horus and a full description of the drug

"Horus" is an effective new fungicide; instructions for use describe its composition, properties, and for which plants to use. To preserve the harvest and get rid of sudden fungal diseases and pests of fruit crops, gardeners resort to the help of special chemicals. Chorus has many advantages, but also disadvantages. It is not classified as a universal remedy, it helps to cope with the ailments of fruit trees at the initial stage, and is actively used for roses, wild strawberries, strawberries, and cranberries.

Composition and dosage form

The product is a water-dispersible white-gray granule that quickly dissolves in water. Its active component is cyprodinil (belongs to the class of anilidopyrimidines), 75 g per 1 kg of powder. Sold in bags of 1, 2, 3, 4, 15 g, there is also a large package of 1 kg. Price from 21 to 15,00 rubles.

The original differs from the fake by special markings, visible when the viewing angle changes. Its granules dissolve easily, and the fake forms a sediment.

Indications for use

The fungicide easily copes with many lesions of trees and shrubs, these include:

• leaf curl due to fungus;
• Alternaria blight;
• brown spot;
• scab of apples and pears;
• powdery mildew of berries, peach;
• grape rot (white, olive, black, watery, gray);
• coccomycosis of apple trees;
• mildew;
• monilial burn of stone fruits and pomaceous plants.

The drug is effective for preventing bushes and trees from pests at the very beginning of the growing season. The product destroys wintering forms of actinomycetes, deuteromycetes, and basidymycetes fungi.

Microorganisms that overwintered in leaves, soil, and bark die. If the insects become active and start eating the foliage, the Horus poison will kill them. The product can be combined with other pesticides. For example, they mix it with Actellik for weevil.

Mechanism of action

The systemic drug “Chorus” spreads throughout plant tissues, helping to develop immunity to the fungus.

The active component, penetrating into fungal cells, blocks the synthesis of amino acids, and the growth of fungal mycelium stops.After treatment, the drug is concentrated in the plant epidermis. It affects fungi on young shoots and thin leaves. It does not apply to mature trees and shrubs.

The advantages of the substance are that it is not washed off by rain, is active for 2-3 weeks, and is not addictive to pests. “Chorus” is most effective if spraying is done at a temperature of +1...+3 °C. After two hours it begins to act, but weakens in sunny weather and temperatures above +22 ° C.

Advantages over analogues

Similar substances work better at high air temperatures, so “Horus” has advantages among summer residents; it is used in early spring. The substance is not washed off by rain 2 hours after application.

It exhibits maximum medicinal properties within 2 days.

It is compatible with many fungicides, their action enhances each other. Substance consumption is low. Acts as a protective and healing agent. Does not harm the soil.

Regulations for treatment with fungicide "Horus"

It is recommended to treat plants with Horus 2-3 times during the season. The first time - before flowering, then - after, but 3 weeks before harvest.

Work should be done in dry, clear, windless weather. Spray the outer and back sides of the leaf blades.

For grapes

Grape bushes are sprayed at the beginning of flowering and bud formation, during the formation of bunches and during the coloring of berries. 6-7 g of the drug are diluted in 10 liters, a more concentrated solution is allowed (6 g per 5 liters). For one hundred square meters of plantings, 2 liters of solution is enough.

For stone fruits

If there is clasterosporiasis or coccomycosis on the crops, dilute 3.5 g per bucket of water.Young trees are sprayed before flowering, the next treatment is done after flowering. Interval - 10 days.

Monilial burns are treated every two weeks throughout the season. For one hundred square meters, 2.5 g of product per 10 liters of water is enough. For fruit rot you need 3.3 g.

For pome fruit crops

In order to prevent scab, powdery mildew, Alternaria, or when diseases appear, apple and pear trees are sprayed until the buds open. Subsequent spraying - 7-14 days after the end of flowering.

To protect the crop from premature spoilage and rotting, it is recommended to process the crops 2 weeks before harvesting the fruit.

For other plants

The dose for strawberries is 6 g per bucket of water after picking the berries; during the formation of ovaries it is reduced: 3 g per bucket of water. After harvest and in the fall, they are sprayed to prevent diseases.

Roses are treated in early spring; for prevention, once is enough, for treatment - after another 10 days. Dosage - 1 g per 5 liters of water. Time - until buds appear and bloom.

It is allowed to use the drug on coniferous trees in the spring to prevent browning.

Preparation of working solution and further use

For 10 liters of water, 3-3.5 g of granules is enough. They are thoroughly stirred and then sprayed. This amount is enough for one hundred square meters of strawberries, roses, and lawn grass. For trees and shrubs you need 10 liters of solution for 2-3 trees.

A third of the water is poured into a special sprayer, then the granules are dissolved, stirred, the rest of the liquid is added, and mixed again. Water the plants no earlier than every 5-6 hours.

Spray the plants with a freshly prepared solution; there is no need to store any leftovers. The active substances decompose after 2 hours.The sprayer is thoroughly washed under cold running water.

Compliance with safety standards

When working with the drug, you must comply with safety standards. Wear a protective suit, respirator, goggles, do not drink, do not eat, do not smoke while spraying. Do not allow the solution to get into the eyes or mucous membranes. Do not allow children or animals into the treatment area.

Afterwards, rinse the sprayer thoroughly and wash your hands with soap. In case of poisoning or contact with mucous membranes, rinse with water and take activated carbon. An allergic reaction may occur.

Toxic properties

“Chorus” belongs to the 3rd toxicity class, it is low-toxic for people, slightly toxic for birds, bees and other insects, and harmless for plants. But it is dangerous for the inhabitants of water bodies, its chemical compounds do not dissolve in water, and the substance is not dangerous for organisms living in the soil.

Compatibility

To avoid pathogenic microorganisms becoming accustomed to the active substance, it is recommended to alternate between “Chorus” and “Skor”. When combining with other fungicides, it is recommended to first combine them, stir and leave for 2-3 hours. If there is minimal sediment, unchanged color, and odor, it can be sprayed. If a precipitate appears, chemical reactions - the drugs are incompatible. It is usually combined with Aktara, Skor, and Topaz.

Storage of funds

The fungicide can be stored for 3 years in packaging in a cool, dry place at a temperature of -10... +35 °C. The opened drug cannot be kept for a long time, its active substances are destroyed.

Similar drugs

There are other means for the treatment and prevention of fungal diseases.

"Ridomil Gold" - has two active substances. Mancozeb is 64% and metalaxyl is 8%. Has a systemic contact effect.Effective against mildew, peronospora, late blight. Used for fruit and berry plants and flowers. Toxic, dangerous for insects, accumulates in soil.

"Rubigan" is a pyrimidine derivative, the active substance is fenarimol. The drug destroys sporulation of fungi and promotes healthy plants. Approved for use on apple trees, pears, and shrubs; it is harmless to the environment. It is quickly absorbed by the leaf plates, spreading from the tips over the entire surface.

“Topaz” is a systemic drug from the group of triazoles, its active component is penconazole, which inhibits the functioning of fungal spores. It is used against fruit rot, powdery mildew, rust, spotting at any period of the growing season. You can process crops together with Horus.

“Strobi” is a type of strobilurin that inhibits the cellular respiration of the pathogen. The main substance is kresoxim-methyl. Suitable for trees, flowers.

"Fundazol" - works thanks to benomycol. After contact with the plant, the growth of the fungus stops. Active against spider mites, leaf beetle larvae, and small worms. You can spray flowers, fruit trees, vegetables, berry bushes.