Tebuconazole

Frustrating lawn diseases like brown patches can be unsightly, and if nothing is done about them, they can start to spread throughout your entire yard. This is where a powerful fungicide active ingredient like Tebuconazole comes in handy.

On this page, we will discuss some background information on Tebuconazole and why it works so well to eliminate fungi and disease. You can also shop our top-recommended fungicide product containing Tebuconazole. 

What is Tebuconazole?

Tebuconazole is an active ingredient from the triazole family of fungicides. A systemic fungicide delivers curative and preventative control of diseased plants. Tebuconazole is used in several popular fungicide products to control fungi, bacteria, and viruses affecting plants.

Some common fungal and disease problems Tebuconazole is known to treat are rust fungus, sheath blight, leaf spot, and anthracnose.

How Does Tebuconazole Work?

Mode of Action

Tebuconazole is a fungicide known as a DMI (demethylation inhibiting fungicide). This means that Tenucanazole works by affecting the cell walls of fungi by suppressing spore germination and fungus growth. It also interferes with the production of ergosterol, a molecule essential to the formation of fungus. As a result, the formation of fungus is slowed and eventually stopped.

Because of this unique mode of action, Tebuconazole is considered fungistatic or growth-inhibiting rather than fungicidal or fungus-killing.

Benefits of Tebuconazole

Tebuconazole is a flexible fungicide that can be used for both curative and preventative fungus control. It works systemically, absorbing into the target plant to protect it against diseases, prevent further spread, or, depending on the severity level, eliminate the disease entirely.

Use Tebuconazole outdoors on turf and ornamental plants to control fungal diseases like Brown Patch, Gray Leaf Spot, and Powdery Mildew.

Drawbacks of Tebuconazole

Tebuconazole is helpful against diseases, but only at the proper rates. If too many active ingredients are absorbed into the plant, it can cause phytotoxicity, poisoning the plant. Some plants are sensitive to the active ingredient, so read the label before applying.

Is Tebuconazole Safe?

Tebuconazole is safe when applied according to the label directions. When handling this product, make sure to wear the proper safety gear and equipment (gloves, protective eyewear, long-sleeved clothing, etc.).

What To Expect

Tebuconazole has a residual effect of up to 30 days after application. Spray monthly for preventative control of listed diseases, but do not apply more than 16 oz. per 1000 sq. ft. per calendar year. Depending on the targeted disease, your plant's health should noticeably improve in one to three weeks.

Read the fungicide label for proper Tebuconazole dosage and reapply when needed to keep the area healthy and disease-free.

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