Iprodione

Fungi can cause significant damage to the turf where they are found, and if not treated quickly, you may end up with a lot of dead plant life. Fortunately, an active ingredient called Iprodione deals with common fungus and disease issues that may occur on landscapes.

On this page, we will give you an overview of Iprodione, its origin, and why it works so well to eliminate fungi and nematodes. You can also shop for the top product we recommend that contains Iprodione.

What is Iprodione?

Iprodione is a fungicide that delivers preventative control of various diseases, such as molds, mildew, and rotting on agricultural and commercial sites. It has been used on various crops, such as almonds, grapes, peaches, potatoes, rice, berries, onions, peanuts, lettuce, golf courses, lawns, and ornamentals.

Iprodione was first registered in the U.S. in 1979 as a fungicide. It has several different formulations, including liquid, dry flowable, wettable powder, and granular. 

How Does Iprodione Work?

Iprodione works by interfering with DNA and RNA synthesis in the germinating fungal spore and inhibiting essential enzymes from growing so that fungal diseases don't grow and spread. 

Iprodione is a systemic fungicide. It slowly works its way up through the plant roots and into all the parts of the plant. Some of the common fungal diseases iprodione has successfully controlled include Fusarium, Red Thread, Dollar Spot, Anthracnose, Leaf Spot, and Rust.

Benefits of Iprodione

Iprodione delivers contact and systemic protection of plants susceptible to diseases. It has preventative and curative effects and offers up to 28 days of residual protection after application. It can be applied at any time to protect against spring, fall, summer, and winter diseases.

Drawbacks of Iprodione

Most products containing Iprodione are not labeled for residential use or specifically stated to not be used on residential turf.

Is Iprodione Safe?

Iprodione is safe to use when applied according to label directions. It has low toxicity compared to other fungicides, having been classified by the EPA as a category III (Category I is the most toxic).

You must wear personal protective equipment when handling and applying any of our chemical products to lessen the risks of inhaling, ingesting, or coming into contact with the skin. 

The minimum PPE required when handling iprodione-based products includes chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, and long-sleeved clothing. Follow the label instructions for the proper directions when applying the product and know what safety measures to use. Keep people and pets off-treated areas until the product has dried completely.

What To Expect

You should expect Iprodione to prevent and manage the development of disease where applied. It is not a curative fungicide, so well-established and severe diseases will not be eliminated via application. Applications should be made when no disease symptoms are visible, but the area conditions favor disease development.

While most Iprodione products offer a residual of up to 28 days, when there is severe disease pressure, you may need to make repeat applications every 7 to 14 days.

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