Kocide 3000 Copper Fungicide, manufactured by Certis USA, is a fungicide and bactericide used to prevent a wide range of diseases from killing fruit trees, crops, and vegetables.

Formulated with Copper Hydroxide, Kocide 3000 is safe for the environment. It can be used during the growing season to protect produce. From cornfields to pecan trees and small fruit plants in between, Kocide 3000 will protect crops so they stay healthy until harvest time.

Tools Needed

You will need a handheld pump sprayer or backpack sprayer. For larger applications, we recommend using a professional skid sprayer. 

How to Use

• Step 1: To figure out how much Kocide 3000 you need, you must determine what disease you wish to treat, what crop you want to protect, and the size of the treatment area. To find the square footage, measure the treatment area's length and width in feet, then multiply them together (length X width = square footage). For general treatments, one level tablespoon of Kocide can treat a 1,000 sq. ft. area.  If you have a 2,000-square-foot area to be treated, you would need to use 2 tablespoons of Kocide mixed in 2 gallons of water. Rates may vary depending on the disease and crop, so check the label for specifics.
• Step 2: Fill your sprayer halfway with water, then add the appropriate amount of Kocide 3000. Fill the sprayer the rest of the way with water, close the sprayer, and shake it up until the product is well mixed.
• Step 3: Apply the Kocide mixture to the target treatment areas, spraying until wet but not to the point of runoff. For uniform coverage, it is recommended to use a fan spray pattern.

Where to Use

Kocide 3000 is used on various crops and agricultural land areas. It can be applied to tree crops, field crops, citrus trees, vegetable crops, and vines. Read the product label for a full list of crops that can be treated with this product.

When to Use

The best time of the year to make applications varies and depends on the type of disease being prevented and the type of crop being treated. Kocide 3000 can be applied throughout the growing season to prevent diseases such as brown rot of fruit, citrus scab, and melanose.

This product should be applied at least 24 hours before frost weather conditions to prevent bacterial plant diseases.

Safety Information

Kocide 3000 is safe for to use around people and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing and applying this product.

Keep people and pets out of treated areas until 48 hours have passed after application.  

Special Considerations

Kocide 3000 can be applied to many crops to treat and prevent various fungus and bacterial diseases. It is recommended that crops and plants be treated with label-listed diseases before fungus and bacterial diseases appear. Kocide 3000 can be reactive to metal surfaces, so do not spray on cars, houses, lawn furniture, metal surfaces, masonry surfaces, or galvanized roofing.