Instructions for use of Proton fungicide, safety precautions and analogues

Systemic fungicide Proton can be used to protect and treat grain, fruit and vegetable crops from powdery mildew, all types of spots, and rust. The drug has a long period of activity. Protects plants from pathogens of fungal diseases for a whole month. It begins to act one hour after processing the crops.

Composition, release form and purpose of the fungicide Proton

A two-component fungicidal agent protects and treats plants from scab, rust, powdery mildew, mildew, oidium, septoria, sooty fungi, burns, and leaf spots. The active substance is kresoxim-methyl and epoxiconazole.

The fungicide is in the form of a suspension concentrate. Sold in 10 liter plastic canisters. The suspension is mixed with a certain amount of water. Plants are sprayed with a fungicidal solution during the growing season.

Mechanism of action of the drug

The drug consists of two active substances, each of which acts on a fungal infection. The fungicide penetrates into plants through the leaves and root system, spreads throughout the organs and protects the crop from fungi. Kresoxim-methyl inhibits cellular mitochondrial respiration of pathogens. Stops the development of fungi and prevents sporulation.

The substance is most effective at the initial stage of disease development. It helps eradicate the pathogen and has a long-lasting protective effect. The second active component, epoxiconazole, inhibits enzymes in the biosynthesis of sterols. It has a high protective and healing effect.

Speed ​​of exposure, period of protective action

Most of the active substances are absorbed by the plant within 1-2 hours. The fungicide begins to act immediately. The drug eradicates the pathogen and remains in the plant organs for 4-5 weeks. The effect of the active substances does not weaken in cold and humid weather.

The fungicide exhibits its protective properties for one month.

Advantages and disadvantages of the product

Advantages of the fungicidal agent:

• treats major fungal diseases of grains;
• used to protect fruit (apple, pear) and vegetable (tomato, cucumber) crops;
• can be used for the purpose of prevention and treatment;
• not washed off by rain;
• quickly begins to act;
• remains active for a long time;
• reduces the impact of stress factors on the culture.

Flaws:

• with systematic use, a number of fungi may exhibit resistance;
• A solution prepared from a suspension and water cannot be stored for a long time.

Consumption rate for different plants

The fungicidal agent is used for the following crops:

1. For grains (wheat, barley). For ten liters of water you need 10 milliliters of suspension.
2. For fruit trees (apple, pear). For ten liters of water you need 10 milliliters of suspension.
3. For vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers). For ten liters of liquid you need 5-10 milliliters of suspension.
4. For grapes. For ten liters of water you need 5-6 milliliters of suspension.

How to prepare a working solution

To prepare a fungicidal mixture for irrigating plants, you need to take clean water and a certain amount of suspension. The solution is mixed in a plastic container. First, a measured amount of suspension is dissolved with a liter of water. Then add the required amount of liquid. The well-mixed mixture is poured into a spray bottle.

Ten liters of fungicidal solution is enough to spray one hundred square meters.

Instructions for use of fungicide

Rules for using freshly prepared solution:

1. Cereals are sprayed only once, at the very beginning of the growing season (spring), and winter crops - in the fall.
2. Fruit trees are treated 1-4 times per season, except for the flowering period. The first time is at the moment of scab spore formation (in spring). Maintain an interval between treatments of 20 days.30 days before harvest, the last spraying with a fungicidal solution is carried out.
3. The drug is used on grapes for preventive purposes, before or after flowering. A total of 2 treatments are carried out. Interval - 20 days. The last spraying is a month before harvest.
4. Vegetables are processed 1-2 times per season. An interval of 30 days is maintained between sprayings. The last treatment is carried out 30 days before harvest.

Precautions when working with the product

You need to mix the solution wearing a protective mask, rubber gloves and a special suit. During operation, care must be taken to ensure that the fungicidal agent does not come into contact with the skin or eyes. Do not inhale vapors or drink concentrated suspension. After working with the drug, you need to wash your hands and face with warm water and soap, rinse your mouth with a soda solution.

Degree of toxicity

The drug belongs to hazard class 3. Disintegrates quickly in the soil without polluting the environment. The fungicide is not toxic to people, animals, birds, and fish. It does not harm plants, beneficial insects, or bees, but it is advisable not to use the drug during the flowering of crops and the intense summer of bees.

Interaction with other tools

The drug is compatible with other fungicidal agents, except alkaline ones. Can be used with insecticides, acaricides, growth regulators for complex treatment of crops. In each case of use, it is necessary to check the compatibility of the drugs being mixed.

Terms and conditions of storage

The fungicidal preparation must be used within 4 years from the date of manufacture. In tightly closed original packaging, it can be stored at room temperature, protected from moisture, frost, and direct sunlight.The chemical should be kept out of the reach of children, away from food.

Are there any analogues?

The fungicidal agent Proton has several drugs that are similar in their components and principle of action. For example, the fungicides Kollix Strobitek and Therapist Pro contain the substance kresoxim-methyl, which suppresses the development of scab, powdery mildew, burns, and leaf spots.

The drugs Rex Duo, Osiris, Therapist Pro, Triad contain the component epoxiconazole, which is used against rust, spotting, powdery mildew, septoria.