One of the effective methods for preventing diseases of vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops are copper-based preparations. Summer residents use the fungicide “Idol” to protect the future harvest. The product provides quick results. To prevent plant diseases, it is necessary to process the planting material in a timely manner and correctly calculate the dosage.
Preparative form and composition of the product
The active substance in the drug is tribasic copper sulfate. The product has a contact effect.When treating different crops, the Kumir fungicide suppresses pathogenic microorganisms and enhances the protective properties of trees, shrubs or flowers.
In small doses, copper increases the ability of plants to produce chlorophyll and activates metabolic processes at the cellular level. The use of the drug increases the amount of protein produced in grains and promotes the formation of sugar in fruits and various berries.
Spectrum and mechanism of action
The product works on different crops. Gardeners use the preparation with copper to treat vegetables and fruit trees. The fungicide protects potatoes and tomatoes from Alternaria blight. Protects fruit trees from scab and affects moniliosis. A common disease of the grapevine - mildew - is also susceptible to “Idol”.
The fungicide “Idol” begins to suppress bacterial spores immediately after contact with the foliage. The protective functions of the drug appear up to half a month. The effectiveness is affected by the weather and the degree of bacterial damage to the plants. After 1-2 weeks, the treatment of garden crops is repeated.
Consumption rate of the drug
Be careful when using fungicides. Exceeding the consumption rate specified in the instructions leads to:
- Accumulation of copper in the soil.
- Death of leaf cover.
- The formation of lateral shoots of the root system, which slows down the development of plants.
- Poor absorption of iron.
To protect against diseases use:
| Plant name | Illness | Amount of solution (l) used to treat an area of 1 hectare |
| Tomatoes, potatoes | Alternaria or late blight | 5 |
| Pears, apple trees | Moniliosis, scab | 5 |
| Vine | Mildew | 5-6 |
Before treatment, the fungicide is stirred in a canister and the required amount is poured into a container for spraying. The tank is filled 50% and then topped up with water. The prepared solution is not stored; the drug is used immediately.
Instructions for use
Spray fruit and vegetable crops during the growing season. Agronomists advise following the instructions:
| Type of culture | Type and period of first treatment | Quantity per season |
| Starchy plants and nightshades | Preventative spraying | 3 |
| Fruit trees | In the green cone phase | 3 |
| Vine | Before flowering | 4 |
The effect of the fungicide "Idol" lasts from 1 to 2 weeks. Use the suspension immediately and ensure the uniform distribution of the composition on the leaves. For processing, choose clear and windless weather. After rain, additional spraying is organized.
Precautionary measures
The drug is not highly toxic. But when contacting the fungicide “Idol”, as well as with other copper-containing products, precautions must be taken:
- When working, use protective clothing, preferably waterproof.
- Protect your eyesight and breathing, wear gloves on your hands.
- Do not allow the drug to enter water bodies or sewers.
- Trees and shrubs growing near the apiary are advised not to be sprayed.
- Prevent the presence of children or animals in the treated area.
- Use special containers for the solution. The use of household utensils is prohibited.
- Storing the drug with food is very dangerous.
- Choose calm weather for work, without gusts of wind.
- Do not exceed the application rates developed for the fungicide.
If all rules are followed, the fungicide will not cause problems.
First aid for poisoning
If the drug gets into unprotected areas of the body or inside the body, the victim should be given assistance:
- If they feel worse, leave the area where the plants are sprayed. Work clothes, glasses and other protective equipment are removed, avoiding contact with open areas of the body.
- Accidental ingestion of the product is especially dangerous. In this case, they take activated carbon or another sorbent and try to flush the body with plenty of water, and then artificial vomiting.
- Rinse the skin if the fungicide comes into direct contact with an unprotected area or if clothing gets wet.
- If the eyes are affected, rinse them with running water, keeping the eyelids open.
After emergency measures, the victim is sent to the hospital or a doctor is called. Self-medication is dangerous.
Storage conditions and shelf life
Fungicide "Idol" in unopened packaging will not deteriorate for 2 years. On a farm or in a private plot, a special room is allocated for storing the drug. The warehouse is regularly ventilated and the temperature is maintained from 5 to 35 °C. Freezing will significantly reduce the beneficial properties of the drug.
Residues of the fungicide must not be disposed of in sewers, on the ground or in water bodies. Waste is transported to a landfill or to another site, on the recommendation of the local branch of Rospotrebnadzor.
Analogues of the drug
In the absence of the fungicide “Idol”, other drugs can be used:
- The most popular, Bordeaux mixture, is used by many gardeners to combat fungal spores that cause plant rotting. The product accelerates the development and increases the immunity of fruit and berry crops.
- “Kuproksat” usually treats seeds before adding them to the soil. The product is very toxic, dangerous for both people and animals.It is marketed as a regular pesticide.
The action of the products is based on the properties of copper sulfate.
Fungicide "Idol", if the recommendations for use and storage rules are followed, is a safe and effective product. The drug will allow you to avoid problems during the growing season and ultimately harvest a good harvest.
