Mixanil

Manufacturer
Oxon
Category
Fungicides
Registered until
Registration expired
Registration number
15675
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Disease Control
Blight in potatoes (Phytophthora infestans) is a disease which is variable in its occurrence and severity. MIXANIL allows the use of a flexible programme to retain continuous healthy foliage free from this disease. MIXANIL combines the local systemic action of cymoxanil and the protectant activity of chlorothalonil. MIXANIL will control strains of blight both resistant and sensitive to phenylamides.
The rapid penetration of cymoxanil into the leaf and its post-infection, curative activity means that MIXANIL provides blight protection both inside and outside the leaf and is effective even in wet weather.
 
Crops
All varieties of early and maincrop potatoes may be treated with MIXANIL. On crops grown for processing consult your processor before use. MIXANIL must not be applied to crops being grown for seed production.
 
APPLICATION RATES AND TIMING
Timing and Weather
Spraying should commence when the crop meets within the rows or immediately should the first blight infection period occur e.g. as notified by MAFF, the Scottish Colleges of Agriculture, DANI.
Applications should be repeated at 7-10 day intervals, using the shorter spray interval when disease pressure is extreme or weather conditions are conducive to infection or where crops are irrigated.
MIXANIL should be used as part of a spray programme in sequence with other fungicides, including those with different modes of action to reduce the risk of resistance occurring.
Note: Following the harvest of first early and second early crops any haulm that remains should be completely destroyed or removed immediately, as failure to do so will result in high blight pressure on neighbouring maincrop potatoes.
 
Dose
Apply MIXANIL at 2.0l/hectare.
 
Volume and Application
Apply MIXANIL in 250-450 litres of water per hectare.
 
Spray Quality
Apply MIXANIL as a MEDIUM spray as defined in the BCPC system.
 
Mixing, Application and Cleaning
Before use ensure that all application equipment is clean. Add half the required volume of water and start agitation, add the required quantity of MIXANIL. Fill the tank to the required volume whilst maintaining agitation. Continuous agitation must be maintained until spraying is complete.
All application equipment must be thoroughly cleaned with water prior to storage or use on another crop. Wash out the spray tank thoroughly after use.
Equipment washings should be disposed of safely following the Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products and relevant Environmental Agency guidance.
Registered for culturesRatePreharvest Interval
Potatoes2 l30