Every novice and experienced gardener has encountered various diseases in their own garden, often occurring after a long period of rain, temperature fluctuations and many other unforeseen natural phenomena. Diseases of fungal origin cause irreparable damage to plants and trees and reduce productivity. Preventive treatment using the “Switch” fungicide, diluted in accordance with the instructions for use, reliably protects them.
- Composition and release form of the fungicide "Switch"
- Mechanism of action of the drug
- Benefits of the fungicide
- Scope of use
- Consumption rate for different plants
- Recommendations for using the mixture
- How to apply on the site?
- Security measures
- Toxicity
- Can it be combined with other means?
- How long is it good for and how to store it
- Analogs
Composition and release form of the fungicide "Switch"
An excellent option for the treatment of fruit rot, gray rot and a number of other diseases of fungal origin is the fungicide “Switch”. The high effectiveness of the drug is due to the presence of two potent components in its composition:
- fludioxonil is a contact substance;
- cyprodinil is a systemic substance.
The drug is sold in the form of granules, which are highly soluble in water. For large agricultural producers, it is packaged in plastic containers of one kilogram. For individuals and small farms, small foil bags in which the drug is packaged in 10 gram quantities are more convenient to use.
Mechanism of action of the drug
"Switch" is a unique drug. It combines two active ingredients that are highly effective against pathogenic organisms. Cyprodinil blocks the development of fungi at the stage of penetration into plant tissue and prevents their further growth. Fludioxonil stops spore germination and prevents mycelial growth.
The drug is highly effective against Ascomycetes and Deuteromycetes fungi.
Benefits of the fungicide
Fungicide "Switch" differs from other drugs in a number of advantages:
- suitable for spraying various crops as a preventive and therapeutic agent, and treatment is possible even during the flowering period;
- used for seed treatment;
- is not addictive and is equally effective with repeated use;
- does not reduce its protective properties due to changes in air temperature and high humidity;
- begins to act actively two hours after spraying;
- the protective period is up to 20 days;
- extends the shelf life of perishable fruits and berries, facilitates their transportation;
- slightly toxic to humans and animals.
The drug copes well with the assigned tasks, so it quickly gained popularity among plant growers.
Scope of use
“Switch” copes well with many diseases:
- rot;
- brown and white spotting;
- moniliosis;
- ascochyta;
- Alternaria blight;
- powdery mildew.
The fungicide is actively used to protect tomatoes, vineyards, strawberries, peas, beans, cucumbers, and fruit trees. Flower growers effectively use it for spraying roses.
Consumption rate for different plants
This unique drug is equally effective when treating various plants.
Consumption rates for each type of plant
| Culture | Working solution, grams per 10 liters of water | Consumption rate of the finished solution | Validity period, days |
| Plum, peach, cherry,
apricot |
10 | 2-5 l per tree | 20 |
| Pear, apple tree | 10 | 2-5 l per tree | 15 |
| Roses | 10 | 0.5 l per bush | 15 |
| Strawberries | 20 | 3-5 liters per hundred square meters | 7 |
| Cucumbers, tomatoes, | 20 | 5 liters per hundred square meters | 10 |
| Grape | 20 | 5 liters per hundred square meters | 21 |
Recommendations for using the mixture
To protect strawberries from fungal diseases, preventive treatment is carried out twice per season: in early spring before the first flowers appear, and after the end of the flowering period.
Roses are sprayed during budding. Cucumbers and tomatoes - during the growing season.
To protect the grapes, the first treatment is carried out at the end of flowering, the second - shortly before the formation of bunches. On fruit trees, spraying is carried out no more than twice. The last treatment is carried out no later than 20 days before the start of harvest.
How to apply on the site?
The solution is prepared immediately before spraying and is completely used on the day of preparation. To dilute the drug, take a special container, which is subsequently burned. Plants are sprayed in the morning or evening in calm weather, since when treated during strong winds, the solution may partially fall on neighboring crops. Spraying is carried out no more than twice during the season.
The drug is not used near bodies of water. The minimum distance to the shore is two kilometers.
Security measures
During processing, safety precautions are observed and personal protective equipment is used. During this period, drinking, eating and smoking are prohibited. After work, wash thoroughly with soap.
Processing is carried out carefully. If the solution gets on a person, stop work. The eyes are washed with clean running water and immediately seek help from an ophthalmologist. The affected areas of the skin are washed with clean water, avoiding rubbing movements. Then wash the skin thoroughly using detergents.
Toxicity
Switch fungicide is safe for bees and other insects. Low toxic and safe for humans. Not phytotoxic to plants.
Can it be combined with other means?
Plant growers practice combined treatments with Switch with pesticides, copper-containing preparations and other fungicides.
How long is it good for and how to store it
The recommended temperature for storing the “Switch” fungicide in intact packaging is not lower than -5 °C and not higher than +35 °C. The drug does not change its properties and is equally effective for four years.
Analogs
Due to its preventive, protective and therapeutic properties, the fungicide “Switch” is unique and has no analogues.It will come to the rescue, prevent disease and save the harvest during any growing season when the use of other drugs is impossible.
