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Shavit is a systemic contact fungicide that not only protects against damage, but also successfully treats many fungal diseases of grapes, fruits and vegetables. The manufacturer of the product is the Israeli company Adama. The wide popularity of the drug is due to its fast action, ease of use and affordable price. But the instructions for using the Shavit fungicide state that this product, if used incorrectly, can be harmful to health, so all safety precautions must be observed.
Fungicide Shavit should be used with caution
Description of the drug Shavit
This fungicide has a dual effect, that is, it is active when it hits the surface of the leaves, and also penetrates the tissue and spreads throughout the plant. This allows you to achieve maximum results from processing.
Compound
Fungicide Shavit belongs to the category of modern two-component products, which explains its high effectiveness. Thanks to this, the drug can be used not only for the prevention of diseases, but also at the first signs of damage.
Active ingredients of the drug Shavit:
- follette – an element belonging to the phthalimide class, blocks the division of pathogen cells and prevents their further spread, the concentration in the product is 70%;
- triadimenol – a chemical component from the category of triazoles, promotes the destruction of the membranes of sprouted mushrooms and spores, the mass fraction of the substance in the product reaches 2%.
Release form
Shavit fungicide is produced in the form of a water-soluble powder. The product is packaged in large laminated bags weighing 1 and 5 kg, which is ideal for large farms. You can also find this product on the market in small packaging of 8 and 15 g, which allows you to use the fungicide for treating crops in your garden.
Indications for use
Shavit is effective against a whole range of fungal diseases. At the same time, the fungicide not only suppresses the activity of pathogens and destroys them, but also prevents their reappearance on the site. This feature allows you to reduce the number of necessary treatments during the season and increases crop yields.
According to the instructions for use, the drug Shavit is effective for treating grapes, tomatoes, potatoes, stone fruit trees, fruit bushes, and roses.
This fungicide justifies its use for the following lesions:
- mildew;
- oidium;
- gray rot;
- black spot;
- anthracnose;
- late blight;
- Alternaria blight;
- scab;
- monoliosis;
- rust;
- powdery mildew;
- fruit rot;
- septoria.
In addition to treatment, the drug has an immunomodulatory effect, which increases the resistance of plants to unfavorable climatic conditions and the effects of pests.
Analogues of fungicide Shavit
If necessary, the drug Shavit can be replaced with other means. However, in terms of efficiency, they are significantly inferior to it, since they mainly have a directional effect.
Analogues of fungicide Shavit:
- Strobe. The drug is produced by the German company Basf Agro. The active substance is kresoxim-methyl, the inhibitory effect of which blocks the growth of spores and prevents the further spread of the disease. This fungicide is effective even in conditions of high humidity.
- Delan. A universal contact-action preparation from the German company Basf, which, when processed, creates a protective layer on the surface of the plant that inhibits the growth of spores. The active substance, dithianone, acts simultaneously on most fungal enzymes, which eliminates the emergence of resistance.
- Speed Contact-systemic drug from the Swiss company Syngenta. The active substance is difenoconazole, which belongs to the class of triazoles. It penetrates the tissue and spreads throughout the plant 2 hours after treatment. This product is not effective when spores form on the plant.
- Topaz. Swiss drug from the company Syngenta. It has a systematic and curative effect. The greatest effectiveness can be achieved when treatment is carried out at the beginning of the growing season to suppress the primary infection of powdery mildew. The active ingredient is penconazole. The protective effect of the drug lasts for 2 weeks.
Instructions for use Shavit
This fungicide can only be used according to the instructions for use. It is also unacceptable to exceed the specified dosages of the product and ignore the waiting period before harvesting. Only in this case will the drug effectively treat plants and will not harm human health or the environment.
Preparation of the solution
To prepare the working fluid, you need to prepare a plastic container. Pour the required amount of product into it and fill it with plain water. After this, stir the liquid until the powder is completely dissolved. The permissible dose of Shavit fungicide per 10 liters of water is 40 g.
Processing rules
Crops should be sprayed with fungicide in dry, windless weather. No more than 3-4 treatments with this drug are allowed during one season. The first of them should be carried out before flowering, and all subsequent ones, when signs of fungal infection appear, at intervals of 2-3 weeks.
There are also some features of the use of this fungicide for various crops, so you should familiarize yourself with them in advance.
Spraying can only be done after the product has completely dissolved.
For vegetable crops
Shavit fungicide is recommended to be used to protect tomatoes and potatoes from late blight and Alternaria, as well as for cucumbers from peronospora and powdery mildew. To do this, you need to dissolve 15 g of the product in 8 liters of water. The first spraying of bushes should be carried out at the stage of active vegetation before flowering. In the future, use the drug at the first signs of damage, but not earlier than 2 weeks after the previous treatment. The waiting period before harvesting is 20 days.Consumption rate 80-100 ml per 1 sq. m.
For fruit and berry crops
The Shavit fungicide also effectively helps fight fungal diseases of garden roses, gooseberries, currants, apple trees, and pears. To do this, you need to dissolve 40 g of the product in 1 bucket of water. Spray bushes and trees at the first signs of mycosis and then repeat every 2 weeks.
The number of permissible treatments during the season is no more than 4. The consumption rate of the working fluid is 80-100 ml per 1 sq. m. m. The waiting period before harvesting is 30 days.
How to treat grapes with Shavit
This fungicide is also recommended for the prevention and treatment of grape diseases. In this case, 40 g of Shavit should be diluted in 10 liters of water immediately before treatment. This working solution helps prevent and treat diseases such as mildew, oidium, gray mold, black spot, anthracnose.
The first spraying of grape bushes with a fungicide should be carried out before flowering, and then when the first signs of damage appear. The number of treatments during the season is no more than 3. The waiting period before harvesting is 30 days. The consumption rate of working fluid is 80-100 ml per 1 sq. m. According to reviews, the use of Shavit fungicide for grapes allows you to preserve and increase the harvest.
Compatibility with other drugs
Shavit fungicide is compatible with many pesticides in one tank mix. Before mixing products, it is necessary to carefully study the composition and conduct a compatibility test.
To do this, you need to mix a small amount of working solutions of these drugs and wait for the reaction. If no sediment is formed as a result, then these products can be used simultaneously.
The combination of Shavit fungicide with other products helps reduce the number of treatments
Pros and cons of use
This fungicide, like others, has its advantages and disadvantages. Before use, you need to familiarize yourself with them in advance.
Main advantages:
- has a quick effect;
- does not cause resistance;
- effective against a whole range of diseases;
- has a double effect;
- suitable for prevention and treatment;
- can be used for many crops;
- easy to use;
- increases plant resistance to unfavorable factors.
Flaws:
- toxic to bees and aquatic organisms, which limits its use;
- requires compliance with safety rules during processing.
Precautionary measures
When using Shavit fungicide, you must adhere to standard safety rules. The treatment should be carried out in special clothing, and you should not drink, smoke or eat at this time. If the working solution gets on the mucous membrane of the eyes or skin, you should immediately rinse the area with water.
If signs of illness and poisoning appear, work must be stopped. Then take several tablets of activated carbon at the rate of 1 pc. by 10 kg of body weight, and increase the amount of water consumed.
Shavit fungicide is toxic to representatives of aquatic fauna, so it should not be used near reservoirs, ponds, rivers and fish farms. It also poses a danger to bees, so during the treatment and during the next 24 hours it is necessary to limit the number of honey insects.
Conclusion
Instructions for use of the fungicide Shavit contain all the necessary information on how to properly use this drug. Therefore, when purchasing this product, you should only strictly adhere to the indicated dosage and timing of treatment. This will not only protect crops from most fungal diseases, but also not cause harm to health and the environment.
