Instructions for use of fungicide Kuproksat

The use of the drug Kuproxat is due to its high effectiveness in combating pathogens of scab, fruit rot, late blight and macrosporiosis. Due to the peculiarities of the mechanism of action of the pesticide, the drug destroys pathogenic microorganisms without harm to plant crops. If the instructions for use are followed, the fungicide Kuproxat is safe for human health, honey insects, and processed plant crops.

Active substance, release form, container

The main active component of the fungicide is pentahydrate, which is a white crystalline powder. In addition, the product contains copper sulfate and potassium supplements. The drug is available in the form of a suspension concentrate in canisters of 10 or 25 liters.

Fungicide-treated crops

The drug is used to treat garden and vegetable crops in order to give plants protection against harmful insects, fungi and diseases. The following are sprayed:

• apple and pear trees;
• tomatoes;
• cucumbers;
• eggplant;
• zucchini;
• potato;
• sugar beet;
• hop;
• vineyards

Spectrum of action of the drug

The product is used to protect plants from various fungal parasites, including scab, mildew, brown and angular spot, peronospora, late blight, powdery mildew, rhizoctonia, cercospora, macrosporiosis. The drug is also used to strengthen the protective function of plants.

Advantages and disadvantages

Due to the wide spectrum of action of the drug and the mechanism of its work, it has many advantages. These include:

• increased resistance to meteorological factors;
• high compatibility with other products when spraying garden and fruit crops;
• reliable protection of plants from pests and diseases;
• eliminating the possibility of developing resistance to the drug;
• quickly obtaining the desired result;
• safety for honey insects and the environment;
• ease of use;
• long-lasting protective effect;
• lack of phytotoxicity.

Among the disadvantages of the product, there are limitations in use depending on the vegetative stage.

The drug also requires compliance with safety rules to prevent intoxication of the body.

How Kuproxat works

The fungicide is a contact preparation. It is applied to the stems and leaves of plants by spraying. After this, the active components of the drug begin to act on pathogenic microorganisms, suppressing their development and reproduction processes, as a result of which the pests die.

Period of protective action

The duration of the period of protective action at a temperature of 0-35 ° C is from 7 to 10 days. In some cases, it can reach 3 weeks, which depends on the type of plant and pest.

Consumption rates for different plants

When treating vineyards against mildew, 50-60 grams of product per 10 liters of water are used. The number of treatments per season is 3-4 times. When spraying potatoes, zucchini, beets, tomatoes and cucumbers against scab, brown and angular spot, peronospora, late blight, powdery mildew, rhizoctonia, cercospora and macrosporiosis, you need 50 grams of fungicide per 10 liters of water. This is enough to process 1 hundred square meters of plantings. The period between processing and harvesting should be at least 10 days.

The fungicide is also used to protect apple and pear trees from scab along with fruit rot. To do this, you need to mix 20 grams of the drug in 10 liters of water.

The number of treatments of fruit crops per season is 3-4 times.

Preparation of working solution

To prepare, you need to pour 3 liters of water into the tank, then add 50 grams of the product to it and mix thoroughly. Next, add the rest of the water to the required volume and mix the contents again.The prepared solution can be sprayed on tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, vineyards, as well as apple and pear trees.

Instructions for use of fungicide

Kuproxat is one of the most effective means for treating plants against fungal pathogens. The interval between spraying should be at least 10 days so that the product has time to gain a foothold on leaves affected by pathogenic microorganisms.

After treatment, plant crops are reliably protected from infectious agents for 3 weeks. Harvesting is allowed after 3-4 days.

Safety precautions for use

Fungicide Kuproksat belongs to toxicity class 3. It does not pose a risk to human health or honey insects. To prevent intoxication of the body, you must adhere to safety rules. These include:

1. Availability of a change of clothes that can be used when working with chemicals. To do this you need to use things made from thick fabric. It is also recommended to have personal protective equipment in the form of a headgear, vacuum goggles, respirators for respiratory protection, and a rubber apron.
2. Checking the serviceability of the sprayer using water. This is necessary for timely detection of breakdowns, as well as their elimination.
3. The procedure is recommended in the absence of wind and rain in the morning or evening.
4. It is not recommended to drink, eat or smoke during the procedure, as this can lead to intoxication of the body.
5. After the treatment, you need to neutralize the spray tank with a 5% soda solution or laundry soap.
6. Spraying should not be carried out on children, nursing and pregnant women, as well as people who are hypersensitive to the components of the drug.

Toxicity of the drug

The product has class 3 toxicity. If the instructions and safety rules are followed, the fungicide Kuproxat is safe for human health.

Compatibility with other drugs

The fungicide can be combined with most preparations for spraying garden and fruit crops. Before complex treatment of plants, it is recommended to check chemical compatibility of products.

Storage rules and expiration date

The drug can be stored for no more than 4 years from the date of manufacture. It is recommended to store the product away from household items and food. The room temperature should not exceed 25 °C.

Similar fungicides

If it is not possible to purchase the drug Kuproxat, it is recommended to use the fungicides Abiga-Pik, Alirin B, Gamair, Quadris, Horus, Strobi, Thanos, Topaz, Trichodermin, Fundazol, Fitosporin-M, Fitolavin, Ridomil Gold. These alternative products have a similar composition and effect, which allows them to be used as a replacement for the main pesticide.

Fungicide Kuproxat is one of the most effective drugs that will protect plant crops from scab, fruit rot, macrosporiosis and late blight. The use of such substances is effective if the instructions for use and safety regulations are followed. This will make spraying beneficial for the crop and safe for health.