Fungicide Pergado: instructions for use, compatibility and analogues

It is difficult to imagine modern agricultural technology without the use of fungicides. These substances are used for the prevention and control of plant diseases caused by microscopic pathogenic fungi. The variety of drugs is very large. Not all gardeners and gardeners have heard of Pergado, a complex fungicide, the instructions for which will help to use it effectively in amateur and farm households.

Purpose, composition and release form of the fungicide Pergado

The antifungal drug was developed and registered by the Swiss company Syngenta, whose official representative in Russia is Syngenta LLC. It contains inorganic active ingredients:

• copper oxychloride;
• mandipropamide.

Pergado comes in the form of granules that dissolve in water. Most often packaged in packages of 5-6 kilograms. Designed to protect grapes from mildew, black rot and other diseases. Effectively protects vegetable plants from the development of bacteriosis, downy mildew.

How does the drug work?

The aqueous solution of the drug penetrates into the plant through the leaves, buds and ovaries. Forms a protective film under a layer of wax-like substance cutin. This slows down the growth of mycelium and prevents the formation and maturation of spores.

The drug works at the cellular level. It stops the formation of cell membranes. Effectively disrupts metabolic processes in fungal cells, their spores.

Advantages and disadvantages

Benefits include:

1. Granular form that does not produce dust.
2. Excellent water solubility.
3. The combination of active ingredients prevents the development of resistance.
4. Steady on the plant, not washed off by rain.
5. Able to protect the growing parts of the plant.
6. Effective and fast acting even at low temperatures, found in plant tissues after 2-3 hours.
7. When used on grapes, does not affect the fermentation and flavor of the wine.

Flaws:

1. The prepared solution cannot be stored for a long time.
2. The high cost of one package weighing 5-6 kg.

Consumption rate for different plants

Despite the fact that exceeding the norm does not have a detrimental effect on the cultivated crops, the quantities indicated in the table should be adhered to.

GrapesMildew and other diseases35 21 Scab3521 30 3PeachLeaf Curl3521 303Potato Late blight 3

Culture	Disease	Expense per 1 weave g / 10l
50	3		Apple
Tomatoes	Leaf Spotting	35	14	40	3
Cucumbers	Grey Rot	35	14	20	2
Bow	Peronosporosis	35	14	20

Method of preparation of working solution

To make a working solution, you need settled water at room temperature. To process one hundred of landings you need:

• measure 35 g of the drug;
• pour the drug into a container with a volume of 11-12 l;
• pour 5-6 liters of water;
• stir until dissolved;
• bring the amount of liquid to 10 l;
• fill sprayer tank;
• start processing.

The resulting working solution must be used up within a day.

Instructions for the use of Pergado fungicide

Diluted working solution is recommended for use at air temperatures not lower than +5 and not higher than +30 degrees. The first spraying is preferably carried out at the beginning of the growing season. For vegetable crops, this is the formation of 1-2 pairs of true leaves, for grapes, the end of flowering and the ovary of berries.

Subsequent treatments are carried out at intervals of 14-21 days, three times per season. In some cases, the plant is sprayed additionally after hail or dust storms.

Precautions for use

When processing, the following rules should be followed:

• do not spray in the presence of children, pregnant women, pets;
• avoid contact with food, animal feed;
• processing in the morning or evening in calm weather;
• work in protective clothing, gloves, mask and goggles.

The last treatment must be carried out no later than the recommended time before harvest.

Degree of toxicity of the agent

This product contains copper. Considered moderately toxic to humans. It belongs to substances of the 3rd hazard class. Has no proven carcinogenic properties.

When processing plants, consider the direction of the wind. As well as the proximity of reservoirs, sources of drinking water, places of detention, grazing of animals.

Compatibility with other drugs

Pergado can be combined with other means applied at the same time. Its quantity decreases, and efficiency increases in tank mixes prepared from 2-3 preparations.

In each case, when mixing substances in one tank, they must be checked for compatibility.

How to store the fungicide?

Store the drug in its original packaging in a dry place. Storage temperature without loss of quality: from -5 to +35 degrees. Shelf life is 36 months.

Similar products

Similar properties have:

• Chorus;
• Delan;
• Topaz;
• Jackpot;
• Speed

These and other remedies can replace Pergado.

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