With the recent wet and humid weather, fungal diseases can target your lawn. In this week’s article, we will spotlight a few fungicides that will help you and your lawn.
What is Mancozeb DG Fungicide?
Mancozeb DG is a contact fungicide that controls many fungal diseases in your lawn. It is a dry formulation that can be applied with other chemicals in a tank mixer.
Mancozeb DG controls pesty fungicides such as:
- Fusarium
- Grey Leaf Spot
- Helminthosporium
- Rhizoctonia
Mancozeb DG Contact Fungicide: 200-250g/100m² in 5-10lts water.
You can apply Mancozeb throughout susceptible climates/seasons at 7-day intervals.
Make sure to follow application rates and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
What is Heritage Maxx?
Heritage Maxx is a systemic fungicide that is taken up by the roots, leaves and crowns of your lawn.
Heritage Maxx controls fungicides like:
- Brown Patch
- Spring Dead Spot
- Pythium
- Anthracnose
Heritage Maxx Systemic Fungicide: 60 mL/100 m²
Apply whilst conditions favour disease.
Do not apply more than 2 consecutive applications over 21-day intervals.
Make sure to follow application rates and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Contact vs Systemic Fungicides
Contact fungicides:
Contact fungicides will protect the area that it is applied to and will not be taken up via the plant tissue.
Systematic fungicides:
Systematic fungicides will be taken up via leaves and roots of the plant from an application.
To get some more advice on Heritage Maxx and Mancozeb DG call our team on (07) 3114 8281. You can also pop in and order in person at our sales office at 1/243 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge. The office opens Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturday 7am to 12pm.
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