Mancozeb

Diseases and fungi growing on your plants and ornamentals can be an ugly eyesore, but fungal diseases mean lost yield and less revenue when growing crops. This is why having a fungicide that can protect your vegetation and keep diseases away is crucial. Mancozeb is an active ingredient that is especially effective against a wide range of diseases.

On this page, we will provide some background on Mancozeb and explain how it works so well to eliminate fungus and disease. You can also shop for the top-recommended fungicide products we have in stock that contain Mancozeb.

What is Mancozeb?

Mancozeb is a broad-spectrum fungicide used to control a wide range of common fungal diseases on vegetables and ornamentals. It is mainly used in agricultural settings to protect crops and comes in various formulations, such as dust, liquid concentrates, dry flowable, water-dispersible granules, and ready-to-use products.

How Does Mancozeb Work?

Mode of Action

Mancozeb works by inactivating the essential enzymes and amino acids of fungal cells, which prevents them from growing, developing, and spreading.

Benefits of Mancozeb

Mancozeb is effective on various ornamental plants and vegetable and fruit crops. It stops the fungus spread and is usually easy to mix and apply with a sprayer. It has both curative and preventative properties and works on contact.

Drawbacks of Mancozeb

Mancozeb is not a systemic fungicide and only works as a contact fungicide where it has been applied. Its curative properties only work when applied at the very early onset of the disease; otherwise, it may not be very effective in removing the disease. It is better to use it as a preventative fungicide. 

Is Mancozeb Safe?

Mancozeb is safe when applied according to label directions. As with any of our chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment is required to lessen the risks of inhaling, ingesting, or coming in contact with the skin.

The minimum PPE suggested when handling Mancozeb-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.

After application, keep people and pets off the treated area until the product fully dries.

What To Expect

Depending on the timing of the application, you should expect Mancozeb to prevent further growth of the fungus or remove the disease entirely. As mentioned earlier, Mancozeb can cure certain fungal diseases only if you've applied it at a very early stage of the disease's development. A single application of Mancozeb will provide up to 2 weeks of protection against diseases for plants that are not diseased.

Mancozeb applications should start when seedlings emerge, or transplants are set and repeat at 7 to 10-day intervals throughout the season for continued preventative disease protection. 

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