Instructions for use "Ridomil Gold" for grapes

Many modern cottages are decorated with grape bushes that create shade and significantly enhance the appearance of the plots.Growing this fruit requires regular care, including the prevention and treatment of its characteristic diseases. The most dangerous diseases for grapes are fungal, including mildew. Consider the instructions for use of the drug "Ridomil Gold", helping to deal with this trouble.

Among all the diseases characteristic of grapes, the most dangerous is powdery mildew, known as mildew. Externally, it appears as yellowish spots on the leaves of the bush. If time does not give a disease fight, soon under these spots will begin to form areas of the mycelium, similar to the shiny white fluff. The fungus-infected flowers turn yellow and dry up, even a few formed berries shrivel and become unsuitable for any further use.

Therefore, it is necessary to regularly use fungicidal preparations, including Ridomil Gold and its analogues, for the prevention of this devastating disease, as well as to conduct unplanned enhanced treatment courses at the first signs of downy mildew.

"Ridomil Gold" is a systemic fungicide that comes in the form of water-soluble granules or powder. The main form of packaging - bags, which contain 25 g of granules. For large farms packing is available in bags of 1 and 5 kilograms.

The main active ingredients of the drug are:

• Mancozeb, which is included in the composition in the amount of 64%;
• metalaxyl, accounting for 8% of the total mass.

The mechanisms of their action are slightly different:

• metalaxyl penetrates into the tissue of the bush throughout the volume, destroying pathogens mildew;
• Mancozeb creates a thin protective coating on the surface of the shoots, protecting it from additional contamination.

The main advantages of the tool:

• effective for both prevention and treatment of mildew;
• along with the instant effect, which is noticeable within half an hour after treatment, gives the bush immunity to subsequent infections for up to 15 days;
• does not harm the tissues of the grape;
• rapid dissolution of granules and powder in water (within 1 minute);
• the granules cannot be inhaled accidentally.

The main disadvantages of "Ridomil":

• the agent is very dangerous for fish, relatively dangerous for people and animals, is generally considered environmentally hazardous;
• the drug does not help either in the prevention or in the treatment of another fungal disease of grapes - Odium;
• compared with many analogues, this drug requires more consumption;
• the protective film is easily washed off by rain or hail, so it is important to carry out the treatment regularly.

For treatment with the drug used standard sprayer. Instructions for use of the drug "Ridomil Gold" advises the following sequence of actions for processing:

• rinse the sprayer thoroughly;
• inspect it for traces of previous preparations and remove them if necessary;
• prepare the required amount of solution (standard dosage - 25 grams of “Ridomil Gold” per 10 liters of cold water);
• pour the solution into the container;
• spray immediately after the preparation of the solution;
• periodically mix the dissolved drug in the tank, preventing it from forming a precipitate;
• the solution is applied evenly over the entire surface of the hive, the average consumption should be up to 150 milliliters per square meter of the treated surface.

Preparation of the solution can be carried out directly in the spray tank. At the same time, first, up to 5 liters of water is poured into the tank, then granules or powder are poured, and then the remaining water is carefully poured in a thin stream.

If the drug is used for prophylaxis, the first spraying is performed when no more than 4 first sheets appear on the bushes, and further ones every 2 weeks. Total produce up to three prophylactic treatments. Apply "Ridomil" for the treatment of mildew is at the first signs of this disease.In this case, it is worthwhile to process not only the obviously affected bushes, but also all the neighboring ones.

This drug is toxic to humans and animals. Therefore, at the time of spraying, it is necessary to remove all domestic animals from the surroundings of the sprayed bushes. Before carrying out the treatment, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of skin contact. To do this, wear tight clothes that cover all areas of the body, as well as use protective glasses and a respirator. Mandatory use of gloves.

It is best to perform processing on days when there is no rain or wind. Since "Ridomil Gold" is deadly for fish, it is necessary to exclude the ingress of funds into the reservoirs. Therefore, it is worth trying to apply the entire prepared solution so that you do not have to drain it somewhere.

In case of contact with the skin, wash it off with soap and water. If, despite all the protection measures, the vapors or particles of the powder (and especially its granules) still get inside the body, you should drink plenty of water and call an ambulance.

Despite the fact that the drug tolerates temperatures in the range of –10 ° C to + 35 ° C, due to the great danger to the environment, it should be stored only indoors.

Due to the high toxicity of the substances in the composition of the product, during storage it is necessary to create conditions that exclude accidental contact with animals or children. Therefore, the best for storage "Ridomila" fit rooms, basements or sheds, locked with a key. In this case, the selected room should not have a high humidity, otherwise the drug will lose some of its properties. The tool is not flammable.

If all of these conditions are met, Ridomil Gold can be stored for up to 3 years.

Now the drugs are completely similar to "Ridomil Gold" in composition and properties, Also available under other names:

• "Junker";
• "Tragon";
• Tyler;
• "Healer".

They should be used and stored according to the same instructions as “Ridomil Gold”.

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