"Cupid" is an effective contact fungicide that has preventive and protective properties. It is used to treat fungal pathologies of grapes and apple trees. Contact fungicide has bactericidal properties. For the use of the substance to be successful, the instructions for using the Cupid fungicide must be strictly followed.
Active ingredients and release form
The active component of the fungicidal drug is copper hydroxide. 1 kilogram of the product contains 770 grams of active substance.The preparative form is considered to be a wettable powder. It is sold in bags of 10 kilograms.
Mechanism and spectrum of action of the drug "Cupid"
The product has bactericidal properties and copes with many fungal pathologies. The active component affects various metabolic processes of pathogens. At the same time, it blocks enzyme reactions. This helps stop the development of fungal microorganisms and leads to their death. The substance helps destroy mildew on grapes. It also helps treat scabs and moniliosis on apple trees.
The advantages of the product include the following:
- excellent healing and protective characteristics;
- ease of preparation of working fluid;
- safety for the environment (if recommendations for the preparation and use of the solution are followed);
- low costs;
- affordable price.
Consumption rate and application rules
To use the garden product, it is recommended to properly prepare the working solution. To do this, the sprayer tank should be filled one third with water.
With the hydromixer turned on, add the required volume of product and gradually add water.
It is recommended to use the working fluid immediately. After treating the plant, the sprayer should be thoroughly rinsed. To do this, water is passed through sprayers. If you plan to treat another plant, the sprayer needs to be washed twice. To do this, you should use detergents.
The rate of use of the drug is indicated in the table:
| Culture | Pathologies | Application rate | Processing method | Waiting period (frequency of spraying) |
| Apple tree | Scab, moniliosis | 1,5-1,75 | It is recommended to spray trees during the growing season.This should be done at the green cone, pink bud and post-bloom stages. The interval between treatments is 7-14 days. 800-1000 liters of working solution are required per 1 hectare. | 20 (4) |
| Grape | Mildew | 1,5-1,75 | It is recommended to spray the bushes during the growing season. The first treatment should be preventive, subsequent ones should be carried out with an interval of 7-10 days. 800 liters of working fluid are required per 1 hectare. | 30 (4) |
"Cupid" is a contact fungicidal agent that has preventive and protective properties. To achieve stable results, it is worth spraying the plantings several times. This helps prevent the risk of reinfection. Also, following the application regimen allows you to protect young foliage and buds.
For prevention, plants should be treated during the growing season. If symptoms of pathologies are detected, bushes and trees must be sprayed immediately after detection. When spraying the substance, it is important to ensure that the solution reaches the foliage and stems evenly. Contact of spores of fungal microorganisms with copper ions provokes an immediate cessation of their growth and development.
Precautionary measures
It is recommended to work with a fungicidal substance in compliance with safety precautions. To do this, you should wear protective clothing. The use of gloves and glasses is important. It is worth treating plantings a maximum of twice during the season. If this recommendation is violated, there is a risk of the culture becoming accustomed to the drug. This significantly reduces its effectiveness.
Expiration date and storage rules
It is recommended to store the fungicidal preparation in a dry and dark place. This should be done out of reach of children. In addition, the substance should not lie near food products. When stored in original packaging, the shelf life is 2 years.
Analogues of the product
An effective analogue of the drug in terms of the active component is the drug “Meteor”.
"Cupid" is an effective fungicide that is highly effective and helps cope with fungal infections. The drug is usually used to treat apple trees and grapes. To obtain the required results, it is important to strictly follow the instructions.
