Every farmer knows that various agrochemical preparations are used to obtain a good harvest and its long storage, which protect the fruits of plants from threatening diseases and pests.
In this article we will get acquainted with one of the most active and popular means - this is a switch fungicide, its properties and instructions for use.
Switch fungicide: what is this drug
The drug "Switch" is a fungicide that protects roses, berry and fruit crops from gray decay, powdery mildew, gray mold and other diseases, but most often used to protect and treat cucumbers, grapes, strawberries, apricots, plums. This fungicide contains two active ingredients: 37% cyprodinil and 25% fludyoksonil. It is these two active substances that allow control of pathogens of many diseases.
Did you know? "Switch" - not only treats plants, but also disinfects the soil.
Drug benefits
The main advantages of the switch fungicide are:
- Application to many cultures, from a variety of diseases.
- Can be used as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent.
- It is used for seed dressing.
- Processing of a plant during its flowering is allowed.
- Does not cause resistance in parasitic fungi.
- Fast and long-lasting - it begins to act after two hours, and the protective effect lasts up to 20 days.
- Low toxic to humans and insects.
- Easy to use.
Important! Do not spray plants a few hours before it rains..
Preparation of the working solution and instructions for use
The proportions required for the preparation of the working solution of the fungicide "Switch" are the same for all types of crops and amount to about 2 g of the drug per 10 liters of water. During preparation and spraying, the solution must be constantly stirred, and it must be consumed on the day it was prepared. Consumption of the drug is from 0.07 g to 0.1 g per 1 sq. Km. m (for each culture, details are given in the instructions for fungicide).
Should be processed no more than 2 times per season, the intervals for all cultures are different:
- For grapes - from 2 to 3 weeks (it is best to start spraying during the period of fruit ripening).
- For tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries - from 10 days to 2 weeks.
- Fruit trees - from 2 to 3 weeks.
- Roses in open and closed ground - 2 weeks.
Important! If you do not respect the proportions and the interval between applications, the effect of the Switch may weaken or disappear altogether.
Compatibility with other drugs
In most cases, “Switch” can be combined with pesticides (“Topaz”, “Kvadris”, “Gold MC”, “Lyufoks”, etc.), can be used together with agents containing copper, as well as other fungicides. But in each case it is necessary to consult the instructions that come with the drugs.
Drug toxicity
The fungicide "Switch" refers to moderately hazardous compounds for humans and bees, has a 3rd hazard class, 1st class is relatively resistant to soil.
During the application, you should follow some rules relating to ecology:
- The treatment is carried out in the morning or in the evening in the absence of a strong wind.
- It is necessary to limit the flight of bees for a day.
- Spraying near fish farms, reservoirs is not allowed, the minimum distance is 2 km from the coast.
- The remains of the solution and water after washing the equipment should not fall into the pond and other source of fresh water.
Did you know? Water after washing the equipment can be sprayed onto the vegetable crop.In case of poisoning the victim should be urgently released from work and removed from the treatment area. If the substance gets into the eyes, immediately rinse them with clean running water and contact an ophthalmologist.
In case of contact with the skin, the fungicide should be wiped off with a rag or cotton pad, avoiding rubbing, and then wash the affected area with soapy water.
If swallowed, the victim must drink several cups of water and activated carbon at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of human weight, and then consult a doctor.
Important! The antidote for the fungicide "Switch" is absent, the treatment is symptomatic."Switch" - a drug against plant diseases that lead to rotting fruit. Thanks to this fungicide, you can increase the shelf life of products and improve its presentation.
