Description
TYPE:Â Fungicide
CLASS:Â synthetic fungicide
CATEGORY:Â Non-organic
DESCRIPTION: Mancolax® 72% WP is a combination of Mancozeb and Metalaxyl with both preventative and curative properties against a wide range of diseases such as blight and downy mildew. Treatment is recommended at first signs of infestation and thereafter in 2-3 weeks interval.
COMPOSITION:Â Mancozeb 680g/kg and Metalaxyl 80g/kg
MODE OF ACTION: Mancozeb interferes with enzymes containing sulfhydryl groups, disrupting several biochemical processes within the fungal cell cytoplasm and mitochondria.
Metalaxyl penetrates into the cells of fungus and selectively interferes with the DNA synthesis by inhibiting growth of mycelium and the formation of spores and haustoria.
PEST RANGE:Â Blights, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, root rots, damping-off.
CROP RANGE:Â Potatoes, Tomatoes, Roses, Carnations, Snow peas and Asian vegetables
RATE OF USE: 2.5-5g/L of water at interval of 2-3weeks
EFFECT ON BEES:Â harmful to bees, target application late in the evening when bees are not foraging.
WAITING PERIOD(PHI): 7-10 days
PCPB REG NO: PCPB(CR)0569