Fungicide Benorad

The main goal of farmers is to get a good harvest. Its characteristics depend not only on the composition and fertility of the soil or the degree of care. The quality of the seed is essential for a good end result. Therefore, pre-sowing treatment of seeds against diseases and pests comes first. Recently, the fungicide Benorad, used for dressing seeds, has been registered in the Federation. To evaluate all the advantages of the drug, you should read the instructions for using the Benorad systemic protectant and the video:

Description of the preparation

“Benorad” belongs to the category of systemic fungicides and dressings of material for sowing or planting. It has another name – “Fundazol” or “Benomyl”. In addition to the fungicide effect, the drug has not only an insecticidal, but also an acaricidal effect, which manifests itself in suppressing the activity of aphids or spider mites. Main parameters:

1. A preparation based on Benomyl (Fundazol) has been created, the content of which is 500 g/kg.
2. The release of the fungicide “Benorad” is produced in the form of a wettable powder.
3. According to the method of penetration, the drug belongs to contact and systemic pesticides, and according to the nature of the action, to protective pesticides.
4. The “Benorada” hazard class for humans is 2, for bees – 3.
5. You can store the drug for two years. This is the time during which all the properties of “Benorade” are preserved.

Farmers use “Benorad” according to the instructions in different capacities. Basically there are three directions:

1. Protravitel of seed material for the same type of crops (grain). Provides protection for seeds from a whole range of diseases – several types of smut (hard, dusty, stem, stone, false (black)), mold, powdery mildew, Fusarium and cercosporella rot.
2. Systemic fungicide used during the growing season for cereals, sugar beets. The use of “Benorad” protects plants from many diseases, primarily from those listed in the previous paragraph. In addition to high efficiency, the drug compares favorably with its price from similar products on the market.
3. Fungicide for treatments of fruit, berry and vegetable crops.

According to the experience of farmers, the drug successfully works against powdery mildew on vegetables, oidium on grapes, various types of rot, fruit or plant mold. At the same time, Benorad has a good period of protective action – 10-20 days, and the waiting period is 7-10 days.

In addition to the listed diseases, the fungicide “Benorad” effectively prevents the spread of pathogens of opheobolosis, snow mold, rhizoctoniosis, and also beet phomosis.

The property of universal use for a wide range of plants distinguishes Benorad from other drugs of similar action.

Advantages of fungicides

To appreciate the advantages of the drug “Benorad”, just read its instructions for use. It describes the mechanism of action and properties of a unique fungicide, which is most appreciated by consumers:

1. After the end of the fungicide treatment, the active substance quickly penetrates into the plant and begins to suppress the development of a fungal infection. Seed dressing disinfects the seed material and prevents the occurrence of diseases. This effect is provided by benomyl (active ingredient), which has a systemic and contact effect.
2. The action of benomyl is complex. It has a different type of effect – systemic, exterminating, preventive. When a substance interacts with pathogen cells, namely with their nuclear microtubules, inhibition and blocking of the mycelium growth procedure occurs. Additionally, the process of formation of attachment organs of pathogenic fungi is reduced. Ultimately, their death occurs.
3. When alternating “Benorade” with other types of drugs or making combinations with them, the phenomenon of resistance (resistance) of plants to its action does not occur.
4. If you strictly adhere to the recommendations for the use of “Benorad”, you get a guaranteed effect in the fight against diseases.

Recommendations for use when dressing seeds

For different crops, a certain consumption rate of the fungicide working solution should be adhered to.

Therefore, it is convenient to use a visual table:

Benorad fungicide received excellent recommendations from farmers when used for dressing conifers before planting, processing bulbous plants (seed material).

Application during the growing season

According to the instructions, the Benorad fungicide is used for cereals and beets during the growing season of plants.

During the growing season, the fungicide is used for vegetable, berry and fruit crops. In this case, it is necessary to adhere to the dosage and the recommended number of treatments with the Benorad fungicide.

For cabbage, one treatment is enough. The fungicide works against clubroot. Dilute the drug in a ratio of 15 g per bucket of water (10 l). Water the soil before planting seedlings at the rate of 5 liters of working solution per 10 square meters. m area.

For berries (currants and gooseberries), 2 treatments are needed. Apply a fungicide to prevent the development of powdery mildew. The solution is prepared from 10 g of the substance and water in the amount of 10 liters. Spray the bushes before flowering and after fruiting.

On planting strawberries use the same dosage. The number of treatments – 2 times. Spraying with “Benorad” is carried out against powdery mildew and gray rot at the same time – before flowering and after picking berries.

To protect fruit trees (pear and apple), you need to carry out at least 5 treatments. The fungicide works against powdery mildew, scab, oidium, gray rot. Prepare a solution of 10 liters of water and 10 g of the drug. The first time the trees are sprayed before flowering. For young plants spend 5 liters of solution, for adults 10 liters.

For vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes) and roses, Benorad is useful at the first sign of spotting and powdery mildew. Enough 2 treatments with an interval of 14 days. The solution is prepared from 10 g of the drug per 10 liters of water.

Nuances of application

Fungicide “Benorad” has its own characteristics of action, so farmers need to familiarize themselves with them before using the drug.

The movement of matter through plants occurs only from the bottom up. When “Benorad” is used as a protectant, it shows maximum efficiency. Moving from the root system to the top, benomyl works through all areas. When spraying, it is impossible to move the active substance from one sheet to another, so you should be very careful at the time of the procedure. It is important to process all the leaves of the plant, both upper and lower.

The instructions for use of the fungicide “Benorad” indicate the hazard class, which is considered to be of low toxicity to flora and fauna. For bees, it is not dangerous, but next to water bodies, the drug is allowed to be used no closer than 2 km.

It is forbidden to treat seeds in close proximity to water bodies, but it is possible to sow treated seed. Beekeepers are given the following advice:

• do not process plants at wind speeds over 5 m / s;
• choose the time for spraying when the bees do not fly out of the hives (evening, cloudy or cool weather);
• maintain a border protection zone of 1-2 km before placing an apiary.

Work with the drug is allowed only with the use of personal protective equipment.

If signs of poisoning are found, immediately take first aid measures and contact a medical facility. There are no antidotes for the fungicide, so symptomatic treatment is carried out.

It is allowed to transport the drug by any means of transport in compliance with the rules for the transport of dangerous goods. It is strictly forbidden to store and transport “Benorad” with animal feed or food products.

Scattered or spilled drug is disposed of.

The working composition is prepared before use. The required amount of the substance is placed in a half dose of the liquid, mixed thoroughly, then water is added to the full volume.

By following the recommendations, you can be sure of the result of treatments with the Benorad fungicide.