Fungicide Switch: instructions for use, mechanism of action, analogues, consumption rates

Every novice and experienced gardener has experienced various diseases in their own garden, often occurring after long periods of rain, fluctuations in temperature and many other unforeseen natural phenomena. Diseases of fungal origin cause irreparable harm to plants and trees, reduce productivity. Preventive treatment with Switch fungicide, diluted in accordance with the instructions for use, reliably protects them.

Composition and release form of the fungicide "Switch"

An excellent option for the treatment of fruit, gray rot and a number of other diseases of fungal origin is the Switch fungicide. The high efficiency of the drug is due to the presence of two potent components in its composition:

• fludioxonil - substance of contact action;
• cyprodinil is a systemic substance.

The drug goes on sale in the form of granules that are perfectly soluble in water. For large agricultural producers, it is packed in plastic containers of one kilogram. For individuals and small farms, small foil bags are more convenient to use, in which the drug is packaged in 10 grams.

Mechanism of drug action

Switch is a unique drug. It combines two active ingredients that are highly effective against pathogenic organisms. Cyprodinil blocks the development of fungi at the stage of penetration into plant tissues and prevents their further growth. Fludioxonil inhibits spore germination and prevents mycelium growth.

The drug is highly effective against fungi Ascomycetes and Deuteromycetes.

Fungicide benefits

Fungicide "Switch" differs from other drugs in a number of advantages:

• suitable for spraying various crops as a preventive and therapeutic agent, while treatment is possible even during flowering;
• used for seed dressing;
• not addictive and equally effective with repeated use;
• does not reduce its protective properties during changes in air temperature and high humidity;
• begins to be active two hours after spraying;
• protection period is up to 20 days;
• prolongs the shelf life of perishable fruits and berries, facilitates their transportation;
• slightly toxic to humans and animals.

The drug copes well with its tasks, so it quickly gained popularity among plant growers.

Use area

"Switch" copes well with many diseases:

• rotten;
• brown and white spotting;
• moniliosis;
• ascochitosis;
• alternariosis;
• powdery mildew.

Fungicide is actively used to protect tomatoes, vineyards, strawberries, peas, beans, cucumbers, fruit trees. Flower growers use it effectively for spraying roses.

Consumption rate for different plants

This unique formulation is equally effective on a variety of plants.

Consumption rates for each type of plant

Plum, peach, cherry,205 l/hundredth 10 21

Culture	Working solution, grams per 10 liters of water	Consumption rate of the finished solution	Validity period, days
apricot	10	2-5 l per tree	20
Pear, apple tree	10	2-5 l per tree	15
Roses	10	0.5 l per bush	15
Strawberry	20	3-5 liters per hundred sq.
	Grapes	20	5 liters per hundred square meters

Recommendations for the use of the mixture

To protect strawberries from fungal diseases, preventive treatment is carried out twice a season: in early spring before the first flowers appear, and after the end of the flowering period.

Roses are sprayed during the budding period. Cucumbers and tomatoes - during the growing season.

To protect the grapes, the first treatment is carried out at the end of flowering, the second - shortly before the formation of clusters. On fruit trees, spraying is carried out no more than twice. The last processing is carried out no later than 20 days before the start of the harvest.

How to apply on site?

The solution is prepared immediately before spraying and is fully used on the day of preparation. To dilute the drug, take a special container, which is subsequently burned. Plants are sprayed in the morning or in the evening in calm weather, since when processing during a strong wind, a partial hit of the solution on neighboring crops is possible. Spraying is carried out no more than twice during the season.

The drug is not used near water bodies. The minimum distance to the shore is two kilometers.

Safety precautions

During processing, observe safety measures and use personal protective equipment. During this period, it is forbidden to drink, eat and smoke. After work, wash thoroughly with soap.

Processing is carried out carefully. If the solution gets on a person, work is stopped. The eyes are washed with clean running water and immediately seek help from an ophthalmologist. The affected areas of the skin are washed with clean water, avoiding rubbing movements. Then the skin is thoroughly washed with detergents.

Toxicity

Switch Fungicide is safe for bees and other insects. Low toxicity and safe for humans. Not phytotoxic to plants.

Can it be combined with other products?

Plant growers practice joint treatments with "Switch" with pesticides, copper-containing drugs and other fungicides.

How old and how to store

The recommended temperature regime for storing the Switch fungicide in a complete package is not lower than -5 °С and not higher than +35 °С. The drug does not change its properties and is equally effective for four years.

Analogues

Thanks to its preventive, protective and therapeutic properties, the Switch fungicide is unique and has no analogues. He will come to the rescue, prevent the disease and save the crop in any growing season when the use of other drugs is impossible.

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