Ferazim Fungicide: instructions for use, composition and safety measures

Ferazim - a systemic fungicide, according to the instructions for use, is used to protect cereals and sugar beets from the main enemies that cause the death of half the crop. The drug is diluted with water to the desired concentration. The solution is treated with crops during the growing season. A fungicide can be used to treat seeds before sowing.

Features of the drug

Ferazim is a systemic fungicide used to protect and treat plants from a number of fungal diseases, primarily from powdery mildew. The drug works for 2-4 weeks.

It is recommended to treat plants with this fungicide 1-3 times during the season. There should be an interval of 10-30 days between sprays (depending on the lesion).

Purpose, composition and form of release

Fungicidal drug has a protective and therapeutic effect. Ferazim contains carbendazim. This fungicidal preparation is produced in the form of a concentrated suspension. Sold in 10 liter plastic cans.

Applicable to these crops:

• cereals (wheat, barley, rye) - from septoria, powdery mildew, fusarium, rot, brown rust, cercosporellosis, gray mold;
• sugar beet - against cercosporosis, powdery mildew;
• apple trees - from scab, powdery mildew;
• potatoes - from rhizoctoniosis, Fusarium rot;
• sunflower - from Phomopsis.

It is recommended to dilute the drug with water before use. The dosage for each plant is indicated in the instructions. The crops are sprayed with a working solution during the growing season for the purpose of prevention or when a fungal infection appears. A fungicide can be used to treat seeds.

How does the remedy work?

The active substance - carbendazim - belongs to the class of benzimidazoles. Getting inside through foliage or roots, the drug inhibits mitosis in fungal cells. The active substance does not affect DNA synthesis. The drug begins to show fungicidal properties 4-6 hours after the plants have been irrigated. The active substance slows down the process of pathogen cell division, prevents the development of the fungus, and blocks sporulation.

Advantages and disadvantages of fungicide

Pros:

• simultaneously has protective and therapeutic properties;
• protects all parts of the plant, even emerging new leaves;
• not washed away by precipitation;
• begins to act 4-6 hours after irrigation;
• can be used at low temperatures.

Flaws:

• remains long in soil (half-life - 6 months);
• Prolonged use causes resistant forms of fungus.

Consumption rates for different plants

Dosage for different crops:

1. For grains: 10-20 milliliters of concentrate per ten liters of liquid.
2. For sugar beets: 20-25 milliliters of suspension for ten liters of water.
3. For indoor flowers: per liter of liquid 0.3-0.5 milliliters of concentrate.

Specificity of working solution preparation

Fungicidal solution is prepared immediately before the treatment of plants. The dissolved substance is not stored for a long time, as it quickly loses its beneficial properties. Plastic containers are used to prepare the solution.

The suspension is first diluted with a small amount of water, and then the entire volume of liquid is added. The mixture is stirred for 10 minutes before use.

During use, it is also recommended to stir the solution so that it is homogeneous.

Wheat, barley and rye

Fungicidal agent protects grain from various rot, powdery mildew, snow mold, smut, prevents lodging. Spraying is carried out for the purpose of prevention or when a fungal infection appears. Cereals are processed in early spring, winter crops - in autumn.

For ten liters of liquid take 10-20 milliliters of concentrate. In one season, 1-2 treatments are carried out with an interval of 10-15 days. For dressing seeds, a solution is prepared from ten liters of liquid and 1 liter of concentrate. This mixture is enough to process 1 ton of grain.

Sugar beet

Fungicide used to protect beets from powdery mildew and cercosporosis. To prepare a working fungicidal solution for ten liters of liquid, take 20-25 milliliters of concentrate. To treat the fungus, 1-3 treatments are needed with an interval of 10-15 days after each.

Indoor flowers

Fungicidal solution can be treated with indoor plants to protect them from root rot, powdery mildew. For spraying flowers, a mixture of low concentration is made. For one liter of water, you need to take only 0.3-0.5 milliliters of suspension (the substance is measured with a syringe).One treatment is enough to protect indoor crops. In case of severe damage, spraying after 10 days can be repeated.

How to apply the ready solution

Freshly prepared fungicidal solution is sprayed on plants for protection or when a pathogen appears. It is recommended to carry out processing 1-3 times per season. Treatment is carried out systemically, every 2-3 weeks. Seed dressing is carried out immediately after harvest or a couple of days before sowing. The last spraying is carried out 30 days before harvest.

Safety when using

Ferazim belongs to the 2nd class of danger (for people). You need to work with him with caution. When preparing a fungicidal solution, it is necessary to use a respirator, rubber gloves, and wear a protective suit. After work, you need to wash your hands and face with warm water and soap, rinse your mouth with a soda solution.

Toxicity

The drug is not phytocidal. It is relatively safe for entomophages. In small doses, it does not inhibit earthworms. Safe for birds, fish, bees.

Mildly toxic to humans and animals.

Compatibility with other products

Ferazim is compatible with fungicides of other chemical groups. Can be mixed with insecticides and acaricides. Cannot be used with highly alkaline products.

Storage rules

Fungicide in hermetically sealed original packaging can be stored for 3 years from the date of manufacture. The optimum storage temperature is 10-20 degrees above zero. The suspension canister should be kept away from food and out of the reach of children.

Analogues

Similar drugs containing carbendazim: Derozal Euro, Karbezim, Karzibel, Sarfun. For the preventive treatment of plants from a wide range of fungal diseases, you can use the biofungicide Fitosporin.

True, the drug does not contain chemicals. It contains only spores and cells of living bacteria. This systemic fungicide has an inhibitory effect on fungi and can be used as an immunomodulator.

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