Fungicide Delan: instructions for use, preparation of a working solution, analogues

When growing crops, it is not uncommon to encounter pests or diseases. These problems cannot be ignored; at the first sign, a fight should be started. Chemicals are effective against diseases and pests. For example, after studying the instructions for using the Delan contact fungicide, you can quickly cure plants.

Description, form of release and action of the drug

"Delan" refers to contact fungicides used as a prophylactic agent. The main active ingredient of the drug is dithianon.Available in 5 kg bags. The fungicide is a water-soluble granule. After the procedure, "Delan" remains on the plants in the form of a rather dense layer, which is resistant to prolonged precipitation. After spraying on plants, the chemical actively destroys fungal spores.

When does it apply

The product is used to combat diseases of fruit crops such as:

scab;
downy mildew;
fruit rot;
clasterosporiasis;
various varieties of leaf spotting.

It can be used to treat all fruit and berry crops. You can use the solution only on the day of its preparation. Even if there is a lot of diluted substance left, it is no longer suitable for further processing after a while.

Advantages and disadvantages of fungicide

From the benefits of using:

The chemical has a protective effect lasting up to 1 month.
Resistant to precipitation.
Trees and vines tolerate spraying well.
Economic consumption of matter.
Fungi do not develop drug resistance.
Low toxicity, harmless to crops, humans and soil.
Can be combined with other fungicides.

No significant shortcomings of the Delan fungicide have been identified. One of the significant drawbacks is a small list of crops for which this fungicide is suitable. It is also worth noting that the chemical is used more often as a prophylactic when there are no signs of disease yet.It does not have a systemic effect on plants, so it is recommended to use it in conjunction with other fungicides.

Preparation of working solution

Before using the remedy against fungal diseases, be sure to study the instructions for use. Re-treatment is carried out 2 weeks after the first, provided that it has not rained all this time.

Apple tree

The product is used for preventive spraying against fungal diseases. In 10 liters of water, 5-7 g of the chemical is diluted. Treat trees during the growing season. The second time processing is carried out 10 days after the first.

Peach

For the treatment of peach against scab, leaf curl and clasterosporiasis, 10 g of powder should be diluted in 10 liters of water. During the season, 3 treatments are carried out with breaks of 14 days. The first time the trees are processed after the flowering period ends.

Grapes

First prepare the working fluid. 15 g of granules are diluted in 10 liters of heated water. Preventive spraying is carried out before the onset of symptoms of diseases. During the growing season, 5 sprayings are carried out. Breaks between procedures are 8-10 days.

How to use Delan

Processing is recommended only in the evening, when the sun's rays have disappeared. If sprayed in sunny time, burns may appear on the foliage. Before spraying, it is worth looking at the weather forecast so that prolonged rains do not begin in the coming days after the procedure. Although the protective film is dense, it is gradually washed off during prolonged precipitation.

Toxicity of the product and precautions for its use

The chemical belongs to drugs with low toxicity, so it is not dangerous for humans. The only thing is that during processing it can cause irritation of the mucous membrane of the eye, so it is advisable to wear safety glasses before processing.

Fungicide has no toxic effect on the soil.

Compatibility with other products

To enhance the effect of using the Delan chemical, it is used in conjunction with other substances. For example, spraying can be alternated with Storby, Fastak, it is also compatible with BI-58 New.

It is not recommended to use "Delan" together with chemicals that contain various oils. If such drugs are used, at least 5 days should elapse between treatments.

How to store and how much to store

Keep the fungicide out of the reach of animals and children. The room should be well ventilated, cool and protected from direct sunlight. The shelf life of the drug is 3 years.