Instructions for use of Pergado fungicide, its compatibility and analogues

It is difficult to imagine modern agricultural technology without the use of fungicides. These substances are used to prevent and combat plant diseases caused by microscopic pathogenic fungi. The variety of drugs is very large. Not all gardeners and gardeners have heard about Pergado - a complex fungicide, instructions for use of which will help you effectively use it in amateur and farm farms.

Purpose, composition and release form of Pergado fungicide

The antifungal drug was developed and registered by the Swiss company Syngenta, whose official representative in Russia is Syngenta LLC. It contains inorganic active ingredients:

• copper oxychloride;
• mandipropamide.

Pergado comes in the form of granules that dissolve in water. Most often packaged in packages of 5-6 kilograms. Designed to protect grapes from mildew, black rot and other diseases. Effectively protects vegetable plants from the development of bacteriosis and downy mildew.

How does the drug work?

An aqueous solution of the drug penetrates into the plant through the leaves, buds and ovary. Forms a protective film under a layer of the waxy substance cutin. This slows down the growth of the mycelium and prevents the formation and maturation of spores.

The drug works at the cellular level. It stops the formation of cell membranes. Effectively disrupts metabolic processes in fungal cells and their spores.

Advantages and disadvantages

Benefits include:

1. Granular release form that does not generate dust.
2. Excellent solubility in water.
3. The combination of active ingredients prevents the development of resistance.
4. It stays firmly on the plant and is not washed off by rain.
5. Able to protect growing parts of the plant.
6. It acts effectively and quickly even at low temperatures; it is detected in plant tissues after 2-3 hours.
7. When used on grapes, it does not affect the fermentation and taste of wine.

Flaws:

1. The prepared solution cannot be stored for a long time.
2. The high cost of one package weighing 5-6 kg.

Consumption rate for different plants

Despite the fact that exceeding the norm does not have a detrimental effect on the treated crops, the quantities indicated in the table should be adhered to.

Method for preparing the working solution

To prepare the working solution, you will need settled water at room temperature. To process one hundred square meters of plantings you need:

• measure 35 g of the drug;
• pour the drug into a container with a volume of 11-12 liters;
• pour 5-6 liters of water;
• stir until dissolved;
• increase the amount of liquid to 10 l;
• fill the sprayer tank;
• start processing.

The resulting working solution must be consumed within a day.

Instructions for use of Pergado fungicide

It is recommended to use the diluted working solution at air temperatures not lower than +5 and not higher than +30 degrees. It is advisable to carry out the first spraying at the beginning of the growing season. For vegetable crops, this is the formation of 1-2 pairs of true leaves; for grapes, this is the end of flowering and berry set.

Subsequent treatments are carried out at intervals of 14-21 days, three times per season. In some cases, the plant is sprayed additionally after hail or dust storms.

Precautions for use

When processing, you should adhere to the following rules:

• do not spray in the presence of children, pregnant women, pets;
• Avoid contact with food and animal feed;
• carry out processing in the morning or evening in calm weather;
• work in protective clothing, gloves, mask and goggles.

The last treatment should be carried out no later than the recommended time before harvest.

Degree of toxicity of the product

The drug contains copper. Considered moderately toxic to humans. It belongs to substances of hazard class 3. Has no proven carcinogenic properties.

When processing plants, consider the direction of the wind. As well as the proximity of reservoirs, sources of drinking water, places of detention, grazing of animals.

Compatibility with other drugs

Pergado can be combined with other agents used at the same time. Its quantity is reduced, and its effectiveness increases in tank mixtures prepared from 2-3 drugs.

In each individual case, when mixing substances in one tank, they must be checked for compatibility.

How to store the fungicide?

Store the drug in its original packaging in a dry place. Storage temperature without loss of quality: from -5 to +35 degrees. The shelf life is 36 months.

Similar means

They have similar properties:

• Horus;
• Delan;
• Topaz;
• Jack Pot;
• Speed

These and other remedies can replace Pergado.