Custodia Fungicide

Custodia Fungicide is a Broad-Spectrum Fungicide with Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w SC

Custodia Fungicide is a broad-spectrum fungicide containing Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w SC. Its combination of strobilurin and triazole chemistry provides two different modes of action for managing important fungal diseases across crops.

Custodia is used in crops including potato, tomato, rice, wheat, onion, chilli, and grapes, with crop-specific recommendations for diseases such as blight, sheath blight, purple blotch, powdery mildew, fruit rot, and downy mildew.

For farmers looking for a fungicide based on Azoxystrobin and Tebuconazole, Custodia offers a convenient combination formulation for inclusion in an appropriate crop disease management program. Always use the product according to the current label and crop-specific recommendations.

Product Overview

Key Benefits

• Custodia fungicide impacts positively on the physiological activity of the applied crop by improving the yield & quality of the produce thus fetching a better price.
• It has a dual mode of action; hence it works at multiple stages of fungal development.
• Custodia has very good preventive & curative properties which provides flexibility & a broad window of application.
• Custodia is a Broad-spectrum fungicide for the control of many fungal pathogens & diseases.
• It exhibits systemic and translaminar movement and disperses rapidly in the plant system.

Why Choose Custodia Fungicide?

• Contains Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w SC.
• Combines strobilurin and triazole fungicide chemistry.
• Provides two complementary modes of action.
• Suitable for several important agricultural and horticultural crops.
• Has systemic and translaminar movement.
• Can provide both preventive and curative activity according to the product's recommended use.
• Useful for managing multiple fungal disease problems in different crops.
• Available in a convenient suspension concentrate formulation.

Mode of Action

Azoxystrobin

Azoxystrobin belongs to the strobilurin group of fungicides. It interferes with fungal respiration, affecting the energy production required for fungal growth and development.

Tebuconazole

Tebuconazole belongs to the triazole group. It interferes with ergosterol biosynthesis, an important process for fungal cell membrane development.

Technical Composition

Recommendations:

Crop Stage

For effective disease management, monitor crops regularly and apply according to the recommended disease-management window rather than waiting until severe disease has developed.

Why Farmers May Choose Custodia

Custodia can be considered when farmers need a combination fungicide containing Azoxystrobin and Tebuconazole for crop disease management. Its broad crop recommendations and systemic and translaminar characteristics make it suitable for different disease-management situations.

Farmers should select the crop-specific dose based on the disease being managed and always follow the label recommendation.

Safety Precautions

• Read the product label before application.
• Use only the recommended crop-specific dose.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves and eye protection.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the product.
  
• Keep children and livestock away from the treated area.
• Avoid spray drift onto non-target crops.
• Do not mix with other agricultural inputs unless compatibility is confirmed.
• Follow the recommended waiting period before harvest.
  

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Store in the original container.
• Protect from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Keep away from food, animal feed and drinking water.
• Keep out of reach of children and livestock.
• Do not store near incompatible agricultural chemicals.
• Follow the storage instructions printed on the product label.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines on the product 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Custodia Fungicide used for?

Custodia Fungicide is used for managing susceptible fungal diseases in crops such as potato, tomato, rice, wheat, onion, chilli and grapes, according to crop-specific recommendations.

2. What is the composition of Custodia Fungicide?

Custodia contains Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w SC.

3. What is the dosage of Custodia Fungicide?

The dosage varies by crop and disease. The supplied recommendations range from 240 ml to 300 ml per acre. Always check the current label before application.

4. What diseases does Custodia control in chilli?

The supplied recommendations include fruit rot, powdery mildew and dieback in chilli.

5. What is the mode of action of Custodia?

Azoxystrobin affects fungal respiration, while Tebuconazole interferes with ergosterol biosynthesis. This gives Custodia two complementary fungicidal modes of action.