Systemic Fungicides

A systemic fungicide is a chemical product designed to eliminate common fungal diseases from a plant and restore it to health. Unlike contact fungicides, which only work on the surface of the plant, systemic fungicides can be absorbed and travel through the plant tissue upwards and downwards to find and eliminate the disease present.

There are several advantages systemic fungicides have over contact fungicides. Aside from its ability to move through the plant, it has a longer-lasting effect, is less harmful to the environment, and the chemicals inside the plant are less likely to degrade over time.

Systemic fungicides are very easy to apply. Follow the label directions to properly mix your selected systemic fungicide in a pump sprayer and apply it to your plants, ensuring the entire surface is coated. You then reapply periodically to keep the plant protected from the threat of fungal diseases.

Shop our professional systemic fungicide products here. You can contact us directly via phone, email, or live chat online if you want more detailed advice and recommendations customized to your fungi issue. A Solutions Pest & Lawn representative will happily address any of your concerns.

Our Recommendation 

Patch Pro - is a systemic fungicide containing the active ingredient Propiconazole. It is designed to get rid of a broad spectrum of harmful and unsightly diseases such as brown patch, powdery mildew, blight, and more on plants and lawns.

Tools Needed

• Handheld Pump or Hose-End Sprayer
• Selected Systemic Fungicide Product

PPE

• Chemical Resistant Gloves
• Dust / Mist Mask
• Safety Glasses
  
  

How to Use Systemic Fungicide

Step 1: Identify the Fungus and Check Conditions.

Before proceeding with fungicide applications, knowing which lawn fungus you have is best. Depending on the disease and plant type, some fungicide products work better than others.

Observe the symptoms of the area where the fungal disease is growing and the conditions that make it possible for the disease to take hold (too much moisture, drought, compacted soil, etc.).

Step 2: Mix the Fungicide

Determine the square footage of the treatment area to determine how much fungicide you need to cover the treatment area. Find this square footage by measuring the treatment area's length and width in feet, then multiply them together (length X width = square footage). 

Patch Pro can be mixed at a rate between 0.5 to 4 fluid ounces per 1 gallon of water per 1,000 square feet, depending on which disease you are targeting.

Fill a pump or backpack sprayer halfway with water, add the measured amount of Patch Pro, and fill the rest of the way with water. Agitate the sprayer until well-mixed, and you will be ready to apply.

Step 3: Apply Fungicide To Infected Plants

Apply the fungicide mixture to the plant to be treated. The key is to get good coverage. A fan setting on a sprayer works best to get a nice fungicide coating on the treated plant. Spray to the point just before runoff.

With Patch Pro, reapply at 7 to 14-day intervals for continued preventative control of diseases.

Key Takeaways

• Systemic fungicides are chemical products designed to kill any fungal disease by transporting from the leaf surface deep into the plant’s tissue and root system.
• It’s important to identify the fungal disease growing on your lawn so you can choose the right fungicide to treat it.
• Our top systemic fungicide recommendation is Patch Pro Fungicide. Mix the fungicide in a pump or hose-end sprayer and apply it to affected plants for preventative disease control.