- Kernox 50 WP is a contact fungicide and bactericide that effectively controls downy mildew, early and late blight, leaf spots, rust, scab, and bacterial cankers on a wide range of crops. Based on copper oxychloride as its active ingredient, it forms a protective coating on the plant surface that inhibits fungal spore germination and bacterial spread. It is used as a key component in preventative control programs and helps reduce the severity of infection and protect vegetative and fruit growth when applied regularly.
- Product Features
- It fights a wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases.
- A preventative insecticide that works by contact to prevent the onset of infection.
- A multi-impact copper composition reduces the chances of resistance.
- Suitable for vegetables, fruits, field crops, and ornamental plants.
- It adheres firmly to the plant surface and provides effective protection.
- Easy to prepare and use in periodic spraying programs.
- Technical specifications
- Trade name: Cernox
- Product type: Protective fungicide and bactericide
- Mechanism of action: By contact
- Formula type: Wettable powder (WP)
- Active ingredient: Copper oxychloride
- Percentage of active ingredient: 50% (calculated as copper)
- Uses: Combating fungal and bacterial diseases
- Country of origin: Spain
- Manufacturer: Industrias Químicas del Vallés SA
- Package size: 1 kg
How to use
- Vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, peppers): downy mildew, blight, leaf spots - use at a rate of 200–250 g per 100 liters of water.
- Fruit (grapes, apples, citrus): Rust, scab, cankers - use at a rate of 250–300 g per 100 liters of water.
- Field crops: downy mildew, rust - use at a rate of 300 g per 100 liters of water.
- Ornamental plants: blight, downy mildew, rose rust – use at a rate of 200–250 g per 100 liters of water.
Prohibition period
- From 14 to 21 days depending on the crop, while adhering to the usage instructions before harvesting.
Advice for farmers
- For best results, Kernox is used preventively before the infestation intensifies, and it is preferable to rotate it with systemic pesticides within an integrated pest management program to ensure continuous protection and minimize crop loss.