Category: Agriculture
Subcategory: Fungicides
Description:
CUPROUS OXIDE 82.6% Active Ingredient: Cuprous Oxide 82.6% – Equivalent to 75% Metallic Copper Formulation: Usually in Wettable Powder (WP) or Dustable Powder (DP) (confirm your specific formulation) Pack Size: (250g, 1kg) Product Description: Cuprous Oxide is a broad-spectrum protective fungicide and bactericide, rich in metallic copper (75%), used to control a wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases in many crops. It forms a protective barrier on plant surfaces, preventing pathogen entry and development. Target Diseases: Downy mildew Early and late blight Leaf spots Bacterial canker Anthracnose Rust Scab Black spot Citrus canker Recommended Crops: Tomatoes, potatoes, onions Grapes, mangoes, citrus Coffee, tea Beans, cabbage, and other vegetables Tree crops and ornamentals Dosage & Application: 10–70g per 20 L of water, depending on disease and crop Apply preventively before the onset of disease Repeat every 7–14 days depending on rainfall and disease pressure Ensure good coverage of foliage Mode of Action: Copper ions disrupt fungal and bacterial enzymes and membranes, preventing germination and infection. It remains on the surface of leaves, acting as a long-lasting protectant. Advantages: High metallic copper content ensures effective disease prevention Broad-spectrum activity Resistant to wash-off (good rainfastness) Suitable for both conventional and organic farming (check certification) Precautions: Do not apply during flowering to avoid phytotoxicity Avoid use in very acidic or alkaline tank mixtures Wear gloves, mask, and protective clothing when handling Toxic to aquatic life – avoid spray drift to water bodies Store in a cool, dry, and secure location away from food and children