Azoxystrobin

Fungi can be devastating. When found on residential lawns, they are an embarrassing and ugly sight. On agricultural lands, fungi can ruin crops and hurt the economy.

For these reasons, fungicides were developed to deal with fungus issues. One such fungicide active ingredient that works exceptionally well is Azoxystrobin.

This page will give you an overview of Azoxystrobin, its origin, and why it works so well to eliminate fungi. Here, you can also shop for the top-recommended fungicide products in stock that contain Azoxystrobin.

What is Azoxystrobin?

Azoxystrobin is a systemic fungicide that protects plants and crops from harmful fungal diseases. It is part of a class of chemicals known as ß-methacrylates, derived from naturally occurring compounds and used mostly in agriculture. At this time, Azoxystrobin is the only fungicide capable of protecting against the four major types of plant fungi.

Azoxystrobin was first discovered during research on fungal mushrooms commonly found in European forests. These small mushrooms fascinated scientists due to their strong ability to defend themselves.

It was found that mushrooms' defense mechanism was based on the secretion of two substances, strobilurin A and oudemansin A. These substances allowed the fungi to keep their competitors at bay and kill them when in range. Observations of this mechanism led to research that resulted in the development of Azoxystrobin fungicide.

How Does Azoxystrobin Work?

Mode of Action

Azoxystrobin chokes out fungi by interrupting the activity of the electron transport chain. This prevents fungal spores from germinating and halts the fungus's growth process. 

Benefits of Azoxystrobin

Azoxystrobin is a systemic fungicide and can be used for preventative and curative control of certain common fungal diseases. Once sprayed on a target area, it works through the plant roots and travels throughout the entire plant to suppress fungal growth. Most Azoxystrobin products can control diseases for up to 28 days or more.

Use Azoxystrobin fungicides when you want systemic treatment of a broad range of labeled fungal diseases.

Drawbacks of Azoxystrobin

Azoxystrobin is mostly used on agricultural sites and for commercial purposes. Some products contain them that are restricted to or not recommended for residential use, so you will need to check the labeling to make sure.

Is Azoxystrobin Safe?

Azoxystrobin is safe to apply according to the label directions. As with any of the chemicals we carry, we highly recommend wearing the required personal protective equipment to lessen the risks of inhaling, ingesting, or coming in contact with the skin.

The minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) suggested when handling Azoxystrobin-based products includes chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, and long-sleeved clothing. Please follow the label instructions for the proper directions when applying the product and know what safety measures to apply.

What To Expect

You should water the product after applying Azoxystrobin-based fungicide products to target areas. Most products provide preventative and curative control of labeled plant diseases for up to four weeks, so expect to reapply once a month for continued protection and control.

Featured Products

Heritage G Fungicide-  Heritage G Fungicide is a granular fungicide that works systemically to control a broad spectrum of more than 20 turfgrass diseases, including brown patch, Pythium, and snow mold. Allows for a 28-day window for applications.

Strobe 50WG Systemic Fungicide - Strobe 50 WG is a broad-spectrum fungicide that can be applied to get rid of fungal diseases or prevent them from appearing. Strobe 50WG comes in wettable granule form and works systemically.