Fungicide "Sillit" is an effective contact agent that has pronounced medicinal properties. The composition can also be used for prevention purposes. It helps to quickly cope with apple scab and plum blight. In order for the use of the composition to produce results, you must strictly follow the instructions. Compliance with safety rules is of great importance.
Composition and release form of the drug "Sillit"
The active component of the drug is dodine.1 liter of product contains 400 grams of active substance. The product is characterized by a contact method of penetration and belongs to the chemical class of guanidines. The preparative form is considered to be a suspension concentrate.
The principle of operation and purposes of using the fungicide
The active component has a unique principle of action. It helps stop the infectious process at the initial stage of development. It is recommended to use the composition no later than 3-4 days after the onset of symptoms of the pathology. The product is characterized by translaminar activity. This means that when processing the upper part of the leaves, the composition also gets on the lower side.
The advantages of the product include the following:
- Quick effect - it occurs just a few hours after use.
- Resistant to precipitation - the product is not washed off even a couple of hours after use.
- A long period of protective effect - it lasts for 7-10 days even in unfavorable climatic conditions.
- Can be used at low temperatures - such conditions do not affect the effectiveness of the product.
- High efficiency - the drug helps to cope with infections even in the absence of results from the use of traditional substances.
- Effective even with significant damage to plants.
- Rapid redistribution over the surface of crops - this helps to protect shoots that have not been treated with the composition.
Consumption rate
The number of treatments and dosage of the drug depend on the culture and pathology. The consumption rate of the product is indicated in the table:
| Culture | Consumption rate, liters per 1 hectare | Pathology | Processing Features | Waiting period (number of treatments) |
| Apple tree, pear tree | 2-2,25 | Scab | Trees should be sprayed during the growing season.The first time the substance is used at the pink bud stage, the next - with an interval of 7-10 days. The consumption of the working solution is 1000 liters per 1 hectare. | 60 (4) |
| Peach | 2,25 | Leaf curl | It is recommended to spray trees during the growing season. The first treatment should be carried out at the stage of the green cone, the next - when the pink bud appears. It is recommended to spend 1000 liters of working solution per 1 hectare. | 75 (2) |
| Cherry, plum | 2 | Coccomycosis | It is recommended to spray plants during the growing season. The first treatment is performed at the green cone stage, the second at the pink bud stage. In this case, it is necessary to spend 1000 liters of working solution per 1 hectare. | 20 (2) |
Instructions for use
To use the drug, it is recommended to prepare the working fluid immediately before spraying. Before using the substance, it is worth measuring the required volume of the drug for 1 refill of the device.
To make a mother liquor, modern devices use a special device - a mixer. It is recommended to fill it one third with water from the sprayer tank. After this, you should place the required volume of the drug for 1 filling in the mixer. It is recommended to wash the measuring cup in the mixer. For this purpose, a special device located inside is used.
After emptying the mixer, you should wash it and place the remaining mother liquor back into the main tank. Then it is recommended to add water to the full volume and constantly mix with hydraulic devices.It is important to stir the solution when processing crops.
If you don’t have a device, you should make a stock solution in a separate container, and then wash the measuring container and pour the contents into the sprayer tank. The prepared working solution should be made on the same day.
It is recommended to prepare the working solution and fill the device with it at specialized sites. Then they should be disinfected. The refueling area should be located away from water sources, residential buildings, and livestock yards.
It is recommended to use the drug according to the following rules:
- Treat plants morning and evening. In this case, the wind speed should not exceed 4-5 meters per second.
- The border area for bees is at least 2-3 kilometers.
- Bees' flights are limited to 20-24 hours.
Do not treat flowering entomophilous crops or any fields covered with flowering weeds during active bee summer or in the presence of insects. It is worth treating crops during the flowering period in the morning and evening. This can be done during the day, in cloudy weather, when the bees remain in the hives. It is recommended to mow weeds along the perimeter of the field during the flowering period. This should be done at a distance from where the fungicide is likely to drift.
Precautionary measures
The use of the product poses a certain danger to fish and algae. The fungicide is also dangerous for bees. Therefore, it is recommended to notify beekeepers about this 4-5 days before processing.
Compatibility
The product is compatible in tank mixtures with most fungicidal preparations that are used to control apple tree pathologies. At the same time, “Sillite” is prohibited from being combined with preparations containing sulfur, zinc, copper, Bordeaux mixture and lime. Also, it cannot be combined with Kaptan, Fenoxycarb, Dinocap.
How to store the drug
The composition should be kept in a dry and dark place. Shelf life – 3 years.
Analogs
Analogues of the product include:
- "Goldazim";
- "Fulgor";
- "Sinecure".
"Sillite" is considered a systemic fungicide, which is highly effective. It is suitable for eliminating and preventing fungal pathologies. In this case, processing should be carried out according to the instructions.
