Saprol is a curative fungicide that is used to protect plants from the most common fungal diseases. The drug is considered completely non-toxic to insects, fish and animals, but it must be used carefully. Plant treatment is carried out in calm and dry weather. Before use, the fungicide is diluted with water according to the instructions. Exceeding the dosage is not recommended.
- Release form, composition and purpose of the fungicide Saprol
- Mechanism of action
- Advantages over analogues
- Consumption rate for different plants
- How to prepare a working solution
- Instructions for use of fungicide
- Precautions for use
- The degree of toxicity of the drug
- Compatibility with other tools
- How to store it correctly
- Similar drugs
Release form, composition and purpose of the fungicide Saprol
The chemical preparation Saprol from the Japanese manufacturer Sumitomo is used to treat and protect plants from powdery mildew, scab, various types of rot, curl, leaf spot, moniliosis, and rust. The emulsion concentrate is sold in bottles of 10-100 milliliters. The active ingredient is triforin.
The drug is diluted with water in the required dosage and sprayed on plants at the beginning of the growing season to protect them from possible fungal diseases. Saprol is used to protect vegetable crops, grapes, and fruit trees. This contact-systemic fungicide can be used up to 3 times per season until all signs of fungal diseases completely disappear.
Mechanism of action
The active substance triforin penetrates through the roots or leaves into the plant and exhibits a local effect. The drug inhibits sporulation. Once in cells, it suppresses fungal haustoria and inhibits the development of mycelium. Frequent treatments help get rid of spider mites. The fungicide is harmless to other insects.
Advantages over analogues
Saprol is completely harmless to humans, birds, animals, and fish. Within three weeks it completely disintegrates in the soil. The drug can be used as a prophylactic agent and to treat plants against various types of fungi.
Saprol is used together with other pesticides and insecticides for complex treatment of fruit, berry and vegetable crops.
Consumption rate for different plants
Dosage of the drug for different types of plants:
- For fruit trees. 15 milliliters of the drug are diluted with 10 liters of water. Carry out 2-3 treatments before and after flowering plants.
- For vegetable crops.10 milliliters of the drug are diluted with 10 liters of water. Carry out no more than 3 treatments, observing an interval of 20 days. In case of severe damage, the concentration is increased: 15 milliliters of the product are diluted with 10 liters of water.
- For grapes. 10 milliliters of the drug are diluted with 15 liters of water. Carry out up to 3 treatments per season. The waiting period is 30 days.
How to prepare a working solution
The suspension is dissolved in water according to the instructions. To prepare the solution, use plastic containers. Typically, the contents of a 10-milliliter bottle are poured into a bucket of cool water. This solution is enough for 50-100 square meters of planting. Unused solution must be poured outside the site.
Instructions for use of fungicide
Saprol can be used in the spring - at the beginning of plant growth, in the summer - before or after flowering. The plants are sprayed with the working solution and a little liquid is poured under the roots. In one season, up to 3 treatments with this drug can be carried out. The last time the plants are sprayed is 25 days before harvest. Each subsequent treatment is carried out at an interval of at least 20 days.
Precautions for use
Saprol is non-toxic, but this chemical is prohibited for ingestion; it is used only against fungi. When working with the concentrate and working solution, precautions must be taken. Do not inhale fungicide vapors. It is better to work with the substance in a protective mask, suit, and rubber gloves. After handling plants, you should wash your hands with soap and water.
The degree of toxicity of the drug
Saprol is not dangerous for earthworms, bees and soil microflora. The fungicide does not damage plants. The active substance of this product does not cause poisoning of animals and birds.True, the chemical product Saprol, according to sanitary standards, is prohibited from being used on personal and subsidiary plots.
Compatibility with other tools
Saprol is compatible with most pesticides, as well as benzimidazole fungicides. Can be used in conjunction with herbicides and urea. The drug can be combined with insecticides, acaricides, and other fungicides for complex treatment of vegetable and fruit crops.
How to store it correctly
Saprol is stored undiluted in its original packaging for 2 years from the date of manufacture. The optimal storage temperature is 15-22 degrees Celsius.
The chemical for killing fungi should be kept out of the reach of children and away from food.
Similar drugs
In addition to the drug Saprol, there are other fungicides with a similar composition and mechanism of action. For example, Denarin, Funginex. Triforin is the second name of the fungicide Saprol.
