Fungicide Cumulus: instructions for use, mechanism of action, consumption rates

Cumulus is an effective contact fungicide that helps gardeners and gardeners protect plants from fungal diseases. It is used not only for prevention, but also for the treatment of powdery mildew, scab, rust, and oidium. The drug is characterized by increased activity of the gas phase.

Composition, release form and purpose of the product

The main active ingredient in this fungicide is sulfur. Its share in 1 kg of "Kumulus" is 800 g. The release form of the product is water-soluble granules packaged in sachets. Weight of each sachet 40 g.

Mechanism of action of the Cumulus fungicide

The principle of action of the fungicide is based on the suppression of the vital processes of fungi by the active substance. As a result, spores are unable to germinate.

Benefits

Kumulus has significant advantages over its competitors:

• drug is not phytotoxic;
• does not accumulate in the soil and does not pollute it;
• even when working in windy weather, the loss of the drug is minimal;
• effective against major pathogens;
• has an acaricidal effect;
• compatible with other types of fungicides, except for those containing iron sulfate;
• fair price;
• economy in use.

Consumption rates for different crops

For different plants, the consumption rates of the Cumulus preparation are different. It is advisable to bring them in the form of a table.

Blackcurrant20-30 gGooseberry20-30 g

Apple, pear, quince	30-80g
Grapes	30-50g
Rose	20-30g

Preparation of working solution

You can not prepare a working solution of "Cumulus" in a container intended for food. It is necessary to have dishes or a tank specially designed for chemicals. First, granules are poured into it, and then water is added, stirring the mixture all the time.

The solution will be ready when the suspension is completely homogeneous.

How to use the drug?

As a rule, along with "Kumulus" comes instructions for use, which clearly describes how to use the drug. It should be noted that spraying is carried out exclusively during the growing season. At the same time, the acceptable temperature regime for work is +16 - +18 С

Protection period

"Kumulus" does not have a long protective effect. Its effectiveness is maintained for 1-1.5 weeks. After the expiration of this period, it is recommended to re-process.

Precautions

When working with Cumulus, as with any other fungicide, certain safety rules must be observed:

• be sure to use protective rubber or silicone gloves and a respirator;
• cover bare body parts with clothing;
• never eat or drink during work;
• after finishing the treatment, wash your hands and face with soap and water, wash your clothes, and be sure to rinse your mouth.

Toxicity

"Kumulus" belongs to the third class of danger not only for humans, but also for bees and mammals.

Compatibility with other fungicides

When combined with some systemic fungicides, Cumulus shows the best results in terms of effects on plant diseases. These drugs include:

• Polyram;
• "Acrobat";
• Bordeaux liquid;
• Strobe.

In no case should "Kumulus" be combined with ferrous sulfate or with other substances of which it is included. It is also unacceptable to combine this remedy with preparations containing organophosphorus compounds or mineral oils.

How to store the drug?

Like any fungicide, "Kumulus" needs to provide the right storage conditions that will ensure not only its safety, but also the safety of people and pets. To do this, you need to follow simple conditions:

• keep the chemical only in places out of the reach of children;
• do not keep the product near food or drugs;
• Storage location must be protected from direct sunlight;
• it is necessary to ensure the temperature regime for storing Cumulus, which ranges from -25 to +30 ^С.

In a closed original package, the drug retains its properties for 2 years.

Means analogues

A huge number of drugs with a high degree of effectiveness are positioned on the modern market to combat fungal diseases and infections of garden and garden plants. The main active component of "Kumulus" is colloidal sulfur. If necessary, it will not be difficult to find an analogue of this drug, which include:

• "Thiovit Jet";
• "Topazio";
• "Climate";
• C-Pawn.

It should be remembered that in addition to the main active ingredient, each of these drugs has certain additives and other components, one way or another affecting not only the effectiveness of the remedy itself against diseases, but also the growth and development of plants.

Before making a choice, you need to carefully study the composition and find out exactly how this or that component works and whether it poses a threat to human he alth or the environment.

It is important that by the time of harvesting all active substances and additives have time to neutralize and do not accumulate in the soil.

If there is an apiary or a stocked pond near the site, then be sure to study the effect of the selected drug on bees and fish, specify its toxicity class and environmental impact.

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