Every farmer knows that in order to protect his crop from diseases and pests, it is necessary to process it with fungicides in a timely manner. Among the diversity of drugs on the agrarian market, the excellent results are shown by the folicide produced by Bayer, a German chemical and pharmaceutical company with a 200-year history.
Activity spectrum
"Folicur" is a fungicide for cereals, rape, grapes. Here is The list of diseases with which this drug can cope:
- Grain crops: rhinosporiosis, rust fungi, fusarium (including spike fusariosis), septorioz, pyrenophorosis, red-brown oat spot, net spot, powdery mildew.
- Rapeseed: Alternaria, kila, sclerotinia, fomoz, cylindrosporioz.
- Grapes: oidium (powdery mildew).
- Seed treatment leuzea safflower and motherwort: rust, rot, molding of seeds.
The following drugs also have a systemic effect: Skor, Fundazol and Fitolavin bio bactericide.
Important! The causative agent of sclerotinia (a dangerous fungal disease of rapeseed crops) can be in the ground for up to 10 years. It spreads tens of kilometers with the help of the wind.In addition, when processing rapeseed crops, this fungicide is capable of improving growth and increasing the germination of crops.
Active components and release form
The active substance of the drug - tebuconazole 250 g / l. Available in the form of an emulsion concentrate, volume 5 liters.
Drug benefits
let's let's get acquainted with the main advantageswhich distinguish the drug "Folicur" among others:
- after the application of this drug in crops resistance to frost is observed;
- when processing rapeseed crops, an increase in the root mass is observed, and the leaves of plants, on the contrary, become smaller;
- high efficiency in the treatment of diseases of all parts of grain crops;
- not phytotoxic;
- rapid penetration into all parts of the plant (1-4 hours);
- long and effective protection of the plant after processing (up to 4 weeks);
- decrease in lodging of a rape and strengthening of a stalk.
Mechanism of action
"Folicour" has wide spectrum of action in the fight against phytopathogens that are transmitted along with the seeds. And its ability to positively influence the growth and development of rapeseed crops puts it in the first place among the fungicides of systemic action. Its active substance slows down the process of sterol biosynthesis, thereby disrupting the permeability of the cell membranes of pathogenic microorganisms.
Important! Under adverse environmental conditions (waterlogging / lack of moisture, deep planting of seeds) and increased use of herbicides may reduce seedling.
How to spend processing
The rapeseed is treated twice a year: in spring and autumn. In the spring, winter and spring varieties of rape are cultivated during the growing season. The drug is used at the rate of 0.5-1 l / ha or 100 g per 1 leaf of a plant. The allowable number of treatments - 2, the interval - at least 30 days.
During the autumn processing period, the Folicors are mainly used to regulate growth. Dosage - 0.5-0.75 l / ha or 0.15 g per 1 leaf of the plant. The maximum effect is achieved when the height of the plants does not exceed 40 cm, and the number of leaves is no more than one per plant. Conduct no more than one treatment.
When processing plants, you can use tank mixes, which add other fungicides and insecticides that do not have an alkaline reaction. In addition, fertilizer is added to tank mixes - liquid (sodium humate, potassium humate, biohumus) or solid (urea).
Cereals (winter and spring wheat, rye, oats) are treated with a fungicide from the beginning of tillering until the end of earing. It should be borne in mind that after processing, at least 30 days must pass before the harvest begins. Dosage - 0.5-1 l / ha. The allowable number of treatments - 2, the interval - at least 30 days.
The grapes are processed from flowering until the end of the formation of berries. Dosage - 0.4 l / ha. Allowed three drug treatments with an interval of 20 days.
Did you know? Bayer (the producer of Folicure) owns the largest illuminated advertising in the world. It is located in the city of Leverkusen and is a glowing company logo.
Toxicity and precautions
About the toxicity of the folicide fungicide is described in detail in the description of the drug. It also reports on precautions. Human toxicity class - 2, for bees - 4.
Did you know? Canada is the leading rapeseed grower. In 2013, almost 18 million tons of this plant was harvested in this country. For comparison - in China in the same year only 14.5 million tons were collected.
But still, despite the manufacturer’s assurances that the drug is non-toxic, do not forget about precautionary measures:
- always process in protective clothing, gloves and a mask;
- Do not smoke, eat or drink while spraying;
- after work, thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water;
- Do not spray in windy weather;
- follow the instructions for use.
Compatibility with other drugs
The fact that "Folikur" can be combined with other fungicides, it is reported in the description from the manufacturer. However, in each case, it is desirable to conduct a test for chemical compatibility.
Term and storage conditions
The preparation "Folicur", according to the instructions for use, can be stored for three years from the date of manufacture. And ready-made solution can not be stored. The container with the drug must be kept in a dry, cool place away from children, animals and food.
So, the European producer "Folikura" guarantees the high effectiveness of the drug for the treatment and prevention of diseases of your crop, and the low cost of the drug makes it affordable.
