How to use the drug "Fundazol"

Fungicides are preparations for the protection and prevention of plants against fungal and bacterial diseases.

Parasitizing on various cultures, fungi can completely destroy the whole plot of planting, spreading from plant to plant.

Today the market has a large selection of different drugs and it is quite difficult to navigate it. The article focuses on the drug "Fundazol" - a means for the treatment of plants.

Physico-chemical properties and characteristics of the foundation

So what is foundation - It is a broad-spectrum drug used to eradicate infections and plant diseases caused by spores of pathogenic fungi.

The drug is used for prophylactic treatments of plants to prevent diseases, also in this tool seeds are etched in order to prevent diseases of the future plant. The tool is used in many agricultural, ornamental crops, often used for indoor plants.Weather conditions do not particularly interfere with the action of the tool, it is used in all climatic zones.

Fundazol is a systemic fungicide, its active substance, benomyl, penetrates the plant tissue, absorbs through the roots and foliage, a part of the drug remains on the surface, forming a white protective deposit. Let out means in the form of white powder with an unpleasant, but poorly pronounced smell. Fundazol is practically insoluble in neither water nor organic compounds.

Fundazol is produced by several manufacturers: KFT Hungary, its representative office in Moscow Agro-Kemi, Russian Avgust CJSC.

Pros and cons of foundationol

The advantages of the drug include:

• a large list of diseases with which he fights;
• rendering at the same time both protective, and medical impact on a plant;
• good performance in the fight against powdery mildew;
• ability to act in all weather conditions;
• convenient form of issue funds.

Fundazol is praised by many flower growers who have used the drug for the treatment of bulbous plants and for orchids, despite the fact that the use of the drug in a residential area is undesirable.Nevertheless, it shows good results in the treatment of many fungal diseases in orchids.

The obvious drawbacks of the drug Fundazol include its toxicity, we need security measures when applying, as well as the rapid addiction of fungal pathogens to the drug. Many growers respond negatively about the effect of funds on coniferous crops.

The mechanism of action of foundationol

Fundazol contains benomyl in its composition. When absorbed through the root system or applied to the surface of a plant, the substance inhibits the division of fungal cells, destroying the cell nucleus and itself. As a result, mushrooms can not multiply and die. The result of the action manifests itself in the first three days, the protective function of the drug lasts for a week.

Little is known about the fact that benomyl can exhibit insecticide properties. The substance has a depressant effect on aphids and leaf beetle larvae, as well as a toxic effect on whitefly eggs. According to some unverified data, the nematocidal effect of the substance benomyl is possible.

The scope of application of foundationol and consumption rates

Fundazol is indicated for use in the treatment and prophylaxis of a whole list of diseases:

• Alternaria, anthracnose and ascochytosis;
• Afanomycete and Pitious root rot;
• Gelmintosporioznaya and fusarium root rot;
• Mealy dew, wet and gray rot;
• Silver scab and seed molding;
• Rhizoctanio, loose smut and stem smut;
• Snow mold, fusarium, black leg, etc.

Treating the drug garden, agricultural, ornamental plants, flowers and fruit and berry trees and shrubs. For the prevention of pickled planting material cultures.

How to dilute Fundazol in the treatment of planting material:

• Seeds are pickled with either a solution of Fundazol or a dry powder, even on the day of sowing;
• Garlic bulbs - soaked for a day in a solution (10 grams per half liter of water);
• Amaryllis or gladiolus bulbs are immersed in the solution for three hours (10 grams of powder per 2 liters of water);
• Etching of tubers (potatoes): solution - 10 grams per 0.5 liter of water;
• Pickling of gladiolus and amaryllis bulbs - immersing the bulbs for three hours in a solution: 10 g per 2 l of water, garlic - for a day in a solution: 10 g per 0.5 l of water.

The number of treatments with Fundazole for diseases:

• Mold seeds - once; spotting of different types - up to four procedures.
• Powdery mildew - triple treatment; root rot, bulbous rot and gray rot - process twice; Fusarium - two procedures.
• Plant treatment Fundazol should not be carried out more than twice a season, the tool causes resistance. Then for 1-2 seasons you need to take a break.

Fundazol: instructions for use warns - vegetables are processed long before harvestfor example, cucumbers are processed no later than a week; tomatoes - for ten days; fruit trees - for 21 days. Drug consumption: on one tree 2 liters of solution (10 grams per 10 liters); vegetables (10 grams per 10 liters) per 10 m / sq .; berries (strawberries) - 1.5 liters per 10 m / sq. (10 grams per 10 liters).

Compatibility with other drugs

Fundazol is compatible with many insecticides, pesticides, growth promoters and fungicides. The drug can be used simultaneously with agents with a neutral reaction of an aqueous solution, such as Epin, Ribav-Extra, Zircon.

To ensure compatibility of drugs, it is necessary, mixing both in a small amount, to see if a precipitate will fall out, if not - the drugs are compatible. Drugs analogs of Fundazol - Fundazim, Topaz, Horus, Acrobat, Kadris.

Foundation toxicol: safety measures

Fundazol belongs to drugs of the 2nd class of danger. This means that the agent is carcinogenic to humans, can cause allergic reactions, and in animals can significantly affect reproductive function. The drug is poorly decomposed in the ground.The period of decay lasts from three to six months.

Fundazol is toxic to aquatic fauna, it is forbidden to use it near water bodies, it is forbidden to use it no closer than two kilometers from the coastline. In animals and humans with prolonged contact with the skin causes severe dermatological problems.

From all of the above, it becomes clear: Fundazol, its use for indoor plants is contraindicated in residential areas. Even if you are a supporter of the drug, processing plants carried out outside the house. Even to dilute the drug at home is not recommended. With special attention to Fundazole should be treated expectant mothers.

When working with the drug should not only protect the skin, you need to work with a respirator and goggles. In the process, do not smoke, do not eat, do not drink. After work, be sure to wash your hands with soap and it is better to take a shower.

In case of accidental poisoning, take all standard measures: drink plenty of warm saline water, if there is no potassium permanganate; take activated charcoal and induce vomiting. While preventive measures are being taken, call an ambulance. Be sure to subsequently come to a consultation with a toxicologist.

What can replace the not quite safe drug Fundazol at home? In a residential environment for the treatment and prevention of indoor plants, it is better to use drugs of biological origin, such as Bioorid, Fitosporin, Gaupsin, Trichodermin.