"Fital" is a chemical fungicide that, according to its instructions, is approved for use in the treatment of fungal plant diseases. The product has a unique ability to stimulate the immune system of crops, making it suitable for preventative purposes. The fungicide is available as a concentrate that must be diluted with water before use.
Composition, existing forms of release and purpose
The fungicide "Fital" is specially formulated to combat fungal plant diseases. This product contains the active ingredients aluminum phosphite, phosphorous acid, and 2% copper sulfate. This fungicide is used on grain fields, vineyards, orchards, hops, soybeans, rapeseed, and vegetable crops.
Fital helps eliminate fungi, oomycetes, and some sucking insects. The fungicide combats late blight, powdery mildew, spotting, mildew, oidium, blackleg, rot, and other plant diseases. Fital is sold as a water-soluble concentrate that must be diluted with water before use (according to the manufacturer's recommendations). Common packaging options include 10-50 ml bottles, 0.5-1 liter plastic bottles, and 5-15 liter canisters.
How does a fungicide work?
"Fital" is a fungicide with contact and systemic action. Before use, the product is diluted with water at the rate specified in the instructions. The fungicide begins to act 30 minutes after spraying. Initially, the fungicide solution destroys fungal cells, causing their death, and inhibits mycelial growth and spore germination. By penetrating plants, the chemical components of "Fital" help increase crop resistance to fungal diseases.
Phytal's fungicidal action occurs through the inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation of pathogen metabolism, resulting from the prolonged, unchanged retention of the fungicide components within the plant. Phosphorous acid also stimulates the production of enzymes that boost crop immunity.
Advantages of the product
Calculation of consumption for different plants
The application rate for the fungicide "Fital" is indicated in the manufacturer's instructions or on the label. The product must be diluted with water before applying to crops.
Consumption rates of "Fitala" for different crops (table):
| Name of the culture | Diseases | The consumption rate of "Fital" is per 1-2 acres (100-200 square meters) | Number of treatments/interval |
| Grape | Mildew, oidium, rot, spotting | 20 ml per 10 liters of water | 3 times/30 days |
| Apricots, cherries, apples, pears | Moniliosis, scab, powdery mildew, clasterosporium | 20 ml per 10 liters of water | 3 times/30 days |
| Potatoes, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes | Late blight, rot | 25 ml per 10 liters of water | 2-3 times/20-30 days |
| Cereal crops | Rust, cercospora, downy mildew | 25 ml per 10 liters of water | 3 times/30 days |
How to prepare a working mixture
The working solution is prepared on the day of spraying. Depending on the area to be treated, vehicle-mounted or hand-held sprayers are used. A stock solution is prepared in advance: dissolve the entire volume of "Fital" in a three-liter jar of clean, soft water. The application rate is calculated based on the size of the area to be treated.
Instructions for use
The working solution is prepared immediately on the day of crop spraying. "Fital" is diluted with water according to the instructions and recommended application rates. It is applied at the first signs of fungal infestation. The first spraying is done before or after bud break, the second after flowering, and the third when the fruit ripens. The final application is 30 days before harvest.
6-10 liters of solution are required per 100 square meters. Plants are sprayed using a sprayer with a fine nozzle. Avoid overdosing crops with large amounts of solution. Spray the plants with a thin layer. Fields and gardens are treated early in the morning or in the evening. Spraying is prohibited in hot weather, rain, during the active bee season, or when air temperatures are below 5°C or above 30°C.
Safety precautions
When working with Fital and its solution, it is recommended to wear a respirator, safety glasses, rubber gloves, and boots. Inhaling the fungicide vapors or tasting the solution is prohibited. If the solution comes into contact with the eyes or skin, rinse the affected area with clean water.
In case of poisoning, it is necessary to seek medical help, induce vomiting, and take adsorbents.
Phytotoxicity
"Fital" belongs to hazard class 2. When applied at the recommended rates, the fungicide does not cause plant burns. The solution is prohibited for use on weakened crops (sun, rain, or frost). In case of severe fungal infestation, it is not recommended to exceed the recommended application rate of "Fital." The active components of the chemical remain in the plant for no more than 10-15 days.
Possible compatibility
The fungicide can be used in combination with other pesticides in tank mixtures. "Fital" is compatible with the following products: "Demitan," "Topsin-M," "Appolo," "Topaz," "Bi-58," and others. The fungicide can be used in combination with other fungicides, growth regulators, and herbicides. Mixing "Fital" with products containing copper and benomyl is prohibited.
Storage conditions
Phytal must be used before the expiration date. The manufacturing date is usually indicated on the packaging, canister, vial, or bottle. The fungicide has a shelf life of 36 months. It is recommended to store the chemical separately from food products. The concentrate should be diluted with water only before use. In its original packaging, the concentrated product can be stored at room temperature throughout its entire expiration date.
Similar drugs
Fungicides such as Fosetil, Efatol, and Previkur Energy can be considered analogs of Fital. These products have different compositions, but all belong to the class of organophosphorus compounds, meaning they are contact-systemic agents that provide preventive and therapeutic action against downy mildew and phycomycetes.
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