Mefenoxam

When your lawn comes down with a lawn disease or is starting to grow fungi, you will need a fungicide that is versatile and can tackle a number of different common diseases. One such fungicide which is extremely popular for its versatility is Mefenoxam.

On this page, we will give you an overview of Mefenoxam and cover how it works so well to eliminate even the hardest to control fungus and disease. Here you can also shop the recommended fungicide product we have in stock that contains Mefenoxam.

What is Mefenoxam?

Mefenoxam, which is also known by the name metalaxyl, is a fungicide active ingredient that works systemically to protect crops from fungal diseases. Mefenoxam is used as a foliar spray for crops, but can also be applied as a seed or soil treatment for the control of soil-borne pathogens (Pythium, phytophthora) that cause seed and stem rot, damping-off, downy mildew, and other fungus and disease issues.

Mefenoxam is registered for use on more than 100 agricultural crops. It is primarily used in potatoes, citrus, cotton, onions, cucurbits, tomatoes, tobacco, turfgrass, and in soybeans as a seed treatment. It can also be used on commercial and residential lawns for various diseases like downy mildew, crown rot and root rot.

How Mefenoxam Works

Mode of Action

Mefenoxam is a systemic fungicide with protective and curative properties and is absorbed through the leaves, stems and roots. It acts by suppressing essential components of the disease so that the infection doesn't grow or spread.

Benefits of Mefenoxam

Mefenoxam delivers superior control of a broad range of common diseases such as pythium blight, damping-off, Phytopthera, downy mildew and others. Most products containing Mefenoxam are easy to mix and are odorless. The active ingredient delivers both curative and preventative control.

Drawbacks of Mefenoxam

Some disease pathogens are known to have developed resistance to Mefenoxam when used repeatedly for their control. You may need to rotate your fungicide products periodically to try and prevent resistance.

Is Mefenoxam Safe?

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

The minimum PPE when handling Mefenoxam based products includes chemical resistant gloves, eye protection, and long-sleeved clothing. Please make sure to follow the label instructions for the proper directions in applying the product and knowing what safety measures to apply. Keep people and pets away from treated areas until the product has completely dried.

What To Expect

Mefenoxam should be applied at the earliest detection of a disease or preventatively before the plant is infected with the disease. After spraying Mefenoxam, you should expect curative and/or preventative control of the target disease within a few days. Repeat applications are suggested at 10 to 21-day intervals throughout the season for continued preventative disease protection. Make no more than 3 applications per season.

Featured Products

Mefenoxam 2AQ -  Mefenoxam 2AQ Fungicide is a broad spectrum turf & ornamental fungicide. Mefenoxam 2 AQ is identical to popular fungicide brand Subdue Maxx only at a much cheaper price. Easy to mix and apply to control various plant diseases.