Fungicides are chemicals and drugs whose purpose is to fight against fungal diseases of cultivated plants. In this article we will consider the instructions for use of the Prozaro product from Bayer. It is used for the prevention and treatment of grain crops, corn and rapeseed.
- Composition and release form
- Benefits
- Mechanism of action
- Application technology, timing and expense
- Period of protective action
- Toxicity and precautions
- Term and storage conditions
Composition and release form
The drug is available in the form of an emulsion concentrate in plastic canisters with a volume of 5 liters. The active ingredients of the fungicide are prothioconazole and tebuconazole at a concentration of 125 g of each drug per liter of substance.
Benefits
Prozaro fungicide has the following advantages:
- does not have phytotoxicity;
- able to withstand a variety of diseases;
- it can be used both as a remedy and for prevention;
- quickly affects the disease;
- has long lasting protection;
- effective for spike fusarium;
- noticeably reduces mycotoxins in the grain.
Mechanism of action
Penetrating into plants, the drug inhibits the production of sterols, which leads to the destruction of a harmful fungus. The combination of two active ingredients allows you to multiply the benefits of the drug.
Application technology, timing and expense
Fungicide is used for spraying cereals. Processing of any plant is carried out during the growing season. The drug is effective in various types of rust, fusarium, rot, stains, molding, etc. 
Treatment is recommended to carry out in a quiet, calm weather.
- For wheat: from 0.8 to 1 l per hectare of area with fusarium spike, and from 0.6 to 0.8 l per hectare for other diseases. At the same time, the spraying period for fusarium should be at the end of the earing phase and the beginning of flowering. In other cases, spraying is carried out in the flag leaf phase before the beginning of earing.
- For barley: 0.6 to 0.8 liters per hectare. Handle in the flag leaf phase before heading.
- For rapeseed: from 0.6 to 0.8 liters per hectare. Spraying begins at the onset of the first symptoms — from the moment the stem has begun to stretch until the pods appear.
- For maize: in case of a mildew on the cob or the appearance of bubbly smut, the consumption rate is 1 l per hectare. In other cases, from 0.8 to 1 l per hectare. Processing is carried out during the growing season in order to prevent and when symptoms of the disease culture are detected.
Period of protective action
The quality of exposure to Prozaro depends largely on weather conditions and on how severely the crops are infected with fungus. The drug protects the treated areas for 2-5 weeks.
Toxicity and precautions
"Prozaro" assigned 2nd class of danger to humans. During the treatment should use personal protective equipment. The fungicide is also dangerous for bees.
Term and storage conditions
Prozaro should be stored in a well-ventilated and dry enough place. The preparation should be hidden from direct sunlight, and also should be in a place inaccessible for children. When stored in the original packaging, the shelf life of "Prozaro" is 2 years.
Prozaro fungicide is an excellent choice for therapeutic and preventive measures at your sites. Its extensive range of effects and high efficiency in combating a variety of diseases will allow to preserve the entire crop, while not harming it.
