Fungicide Horus: instructions for use of the drug, description, mechanism of action

"Horus" is an effective new fungicide, instructions for use describe its composition, properties, for which plants to use. To preserve the crop and get rid of sudden fungal diseases, pests of fruit crops, gardeners resort to the help of special chemicals. "Horus" has many advantages, but also disadvantages. It is not classified as a universal remedy, it helps to cope with the ailments of fruit trees at the initial stage, is actively used for roses, strawberries, strawberries, cranberries.

Composition and formulation

The product is a water-dispersible granules of a white-gray hue that quickly dissolves in water.Its active component is cyprodinil (belongs to the class of anilidopyrimidines), 75 g per 1 kg of powder. Sold in bags of 1, 2, 3, 4, 15 g, there is a large package of 1 kg. Price from 21 to 15 00 rubles.

The original differs from the fake by a special marking visible when changing the angle of view. Its granules dissolve easily, and the fake forms a precipitate.

Indications for use

Fungicide easily copes with many lesions of trees and shrubs, these include:

• curly foliage due to fungus;
• alternariosis;
• brown spotting;
• scab of apples and pears;
• powdery mildew berry, peach;
• grape rot (white, olive, black, watery, grey);
• coccomycosis of apple trees;
• mildew;
• monilial burn of stone and pome fruits.

The drug is effective for the prevention of shrubs, trees from pests at the very beginning of the growing season. The product destroys wintering forms of fungi actinomycetes, deuteromycetes, basidimycetes.

Microorganisms that overwintered in leaves, earth, bark die. If the insects become active and start eating the leaves, the Horus poison will kill them. The agent can be combined with other pesticides. For example, they mix it with "Aktellik" from the weevil.

Mechanism of action

The Horus systemic drug spreads throughout plant tissues, helping to develop immunity to the fungus.

The active ingredient, penetrating into the cells of fungi, blocks the synthesis of amino acids, the growth of fungal mycelium stops. After treatment, the drug is concentrated in the epidermis of plants. It affects fungi on young shoots, thin leaves. For mature trees and shrubs, its effect does not apply.

The advantages of the substance are that it is not washed off by rain, it is active for 2-3 weeks, it is not addictive to pests. Horus is most effective if spraying is done at a temperature of + 1… +3 °С. After two hours, it begins to act, but weakens in sunny weather and temperatures above +22 ° С.

Advantages over analogues

Similar substances work better at high air temperatures, so "Horus" has advantages for summer residents, it is used in early spring. The substance is not washed off by rain 2 hours after application.

Maximum shows medicinal properties within 2 days.

It is compatible with many fungicides, their action reinforces each other. The material consumption is low. Acts as a protective and healing agent. Does not harm the soil.

Chorus fungicide treatment schedule

During the season it is recommended to treat plants with Horus 2-3 times. The first time - before flowering, then - after, but 3 weeks before harvest.

Work should be done in dry, clear, calm weather. At the same time, spray the outer and back sides of the leaf plates.

For grapes

Grape bushes are sprayed at the beginning of flowering and bud formation, during the formation of clusters and during the coloring of berries. In 10 liters, 6-7 g of the drug is diluted, a more concentrated solution is allowed (6 g per 5 liters). 2 liters of solution is enough for a hundred of plantings.

For stone fruits

In the presence of clasterosporiasis, coccomycosis on cultures, dilute 3.5 g per bucket of water. Spray young trees before flowering, the next treatment is done after flowering. Interval - 10 days.

Monilial burn is treated every two weeks throughout the season. For a hundred square meters, 2.5 g of funds per 10 liters of water is enough. With fruit rot, you need 3.3 g.

For pome fruit crops

In order to prevent scab, powdery mildew, alternariosis or when diseases appear, apple trees and pears are sprayed until the buds open. Subsequent spraying - 7-14 days after the end of flowering.

To protect the crop from premature spoilage and decay, it is advised to process the crops 2 weeks before harvesting the fruit.

For other plants

Dose for strawberries, strawberries - 6 g per bucket of water after picking berries, during the formation of ovaries it is reduced: 3 g per bucket of water. Sprayed after harvest and in autumn to prevent disease.

Roses are treated in early spring, for prevention it is enough once, for treatment - after another 10 days. Dosage - 1 g per 5 liters of water. Time - until the buds appear and bloom.

It is allowed to use a preparation for coniferous trees in the spring, to prevent browning.

Preparation of working solution and further application

For 10 liters of water, 3-3.5 g of granules are enough. They are thoroughly stirred, then sprayed. This amount is enough for one hundred square meters of strawberries, roses, lawn grass. For trees, shrubs, you need 10 liters of solution for 2-3 trees.

Pour a third of water into a special sprayer, then dissolve the granules, stir, add the rest of the liquid, mix again. Water the plants not earlier than after 5-6 hours.

Spray plants with a freshly prepared solution, no need to store leftovers. The active substances decompose after 2 hours. The sprayer is thoroughly rinsed under cold running water.

Compliance with safety standards

When working with the drug, you must comply with safety standards. Wear a protective suit, respirator, goggles, do not drink, eat or smoke while spraying. Do not allow the solution to get into the eyes, mucous membranes. Do not allow children, animals into the processing area.

After the sprayer rinse thoroughly, wash your hands with soap and water. In case of poisoning, contact with mucous membranes, rinse with water, take activated charcoal. An allergic reaction may occur.

Toxic properties

"Horus" belongs to the 3rd class of toxicity, it is low toxic to humans, slightly toxic to birds, bees and other insects, harmless to plants. But dangerous for the inhabitants of water bodies, its chemical compounds do not dissolve in water, for organisms living in the soil, the substance is not dangerous.

Compatibility

In order to avoid addiction of pathogenic microorganisms to the active substance, it is advised to alternate Horus and Skor. When combined with other fungicides, it is recommended to first combine them, stir and leave for 2-3 hours. In the presence of minimal sediment, unchanged color, odor, you can spray. If a precipitate appears, chemical reactions - the drugs are incompatible.It is usually combined with Aktara, Skor, Topaz.

Storage of funds

Fungicide can be stored for 3 years in a package in a cool, dry place at a temperature of -10 … +35 °C. An opened preparation cannot be kept for a long time, its active substances are destroyed.

Similar drugs

There are other remedies for the treatment and prevention of fungal diseases.

"Ridomil Gold" - has two active substances. Mancozeb is 64% and metalaxyl is 8%. It has a systemic contact action. Effective against mildew, peronosporosis, late blight. Used for fruit and berry plants and flowers. Toxic, harmful to insects, accumulates in soil.

"Rubigan" - a derivative of pyrimidines, the active substance is fenarimol. The drug destroys the sporulation of fungi, promotes the healing of plants. Approved for use in apple trees, pears, shrubs, harmless to the environment.It is quickly absorbed by leaf plates, spreading from the tips over the entire surface.

"Topaz" - a systemic drug from the group of triazoles, its active ingredient - penconazole, inhibits the functioning of fungal spores. It is used for fruit rot, powdery mildew, rust, spotting at any growing season. You can process crops together with Horus.

"Strobi" - refers to the type of strobilurins that inhibit the cellular respiration of the pathogen. The main substance is kresoxim-methyl. Suitable for trees, flowers.

"Fundazol" - works thanks to benomicol. After contact with the plant, the reproduction of the fungus stops. Active against spider mites, leaf beetle larvae, small worms. You can spray flowers, fruit trees, vegetables, berry bushes.

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