Fungal diseases of fruit trees can develop in any garden. Spraying plants with fungicides helps prevent infection and treat it if it has already affected the plants. Let's look at the composition, purpose, and mode of action of the fungicide "Sillit," as well as the dosage and application rates. We'll also discuss pesticides that can be combined with it, storage requirements, and alternatives.
What is included in the composition and dosage form
The manufacturer of "Sillit," UPL, produces the fungicide as a suspension concentrate, packaged in 5-liter canisters. The active ingredient is dodine, at a concentration of 400 g per liter.
Mechanism of action and purpose
Sillit is a fungicide with a pronounced therapeutic effect, can be used preventatively, and has a long-lasting effect. In agriculture, it is used against scab on apple and pear trees, leaf curl on peaches, and coccomycosis on cherries and plums.
Calculation of consumption
The recommended application rate for scab on apple and pear trees is 2-2.25 liters per hectare. A total of four sprayings are performed: the first at the pink bud stage, then at intervals of 1-1.5 weeks. The application rate is 1,000 liters per hectare. A 60-day interval must be observed between the last treatment and fruit harvest.
Peaches, cherries, and plums are sprayed twice per season: at the green cone stage and the pink bud stage. The solution consumption rate is 100 liters per hectare. The dosage for peaches is 2.25 liters per hectare, and for cherries, 2 liters. The waiting period before harvesting is 75 days for peaches and 20 days for cherries.
Terms of Use
Spray trees with the Sillit solution in the morning or evening, or during the day on cloudy days. Wind speed should be no more than 4-5 m/s. The fungicide begins to work 2-3 hours after spraying. It is effective even in severe infestations.
The protective period of the drug lasts 21-50 days; the duration is affected by the degree of development of the disease and the type of crop.
Safety precautions
Sillit is classified as a Class 2 toxicant for humans. It is less toxic to bees, classified as a Class 3 hazard. It can be applied to gardens from airplanes, but should not be used in areas adjacent to bodies of water. Sillit is not toxic to treated trees when used at the manufacturer's recommended dosages and application rates.
When handling the products, wear protective clothing with long sleeves, rubber gloves, goggles, and a respirator on your face to protect against splashes of the solution. Do not remove the protective clothing while spraying. Avoid smoking, drinking, or eating to prevent ingesting the solution. After handling, wash your hands and face with soap and water, and rinse off any liquid that comes into contact with your skin.
If poisoning occurs and symptoms appear, stop work and move to a safe place. Perform a gastric lavage by taking several activated charcoal tablets and drinking water. After 15 minutes, induce vomiting to clear the stomach. If symptoms are severe, consult a doctor.
Is compatibility possible?
"Sillite" should not be diluted in a solution containing sulfur, copper, or zinc, or with pesticides containing fenoxycarb, dinocap, or captan. Do not mix with Bordeaux mixture or lime.
Storage conditions and periods
Sillit can be stored for two years in its original canisters with the lids closed. Store the concentrate in a dry, ventilated, and dark pesticide warehouse. Fertilizers, pesticides, and other pesticides can be stored nearby. Do not store food, medications, water, or animal feed near the concentrate.
Do not use the medication after the expiration date. The entire solution must be used immediately. Any leftovers should be stored for no longer than 24 hours, after which the solution loses its effectiveness.
What to replace it with
Sillit has no analogues in terms of its active ingredient. Products such as Skor, Horus, Blues, 30 V, Aktara, Planriz, and others can be used to treat scab, leaf curl, and coccomycosis in gardens. These products contain other ingredients that are effective against these diseases.
Sillit is a new, effective fungicide with pronounced therapeutic and disease-preventive properties. It is designed to protect and treat stone fruit crops from dangerous diseases such as leaf curl, coccomycosis, and scab. It acts quickly after application; rain and unfavorable temperatures do not reduce the solution's effectiveness.
The product is more effective than many similar products and has a low dosage, making it cost-effective. It is non-toxic to plants and humans when used at doses not exceeding established standards. Spraying is carried out in the spring, during specific periods of the plant's growing season, with the final treatment being at least three weeks before harvest.
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