Paraat

Manufacturer
BASF
Category
Fungicides
Registered until
2025-01-31
Registration number
15445
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A wettable powder containing 50% dimethomorph.
A fungicide for use against crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) in strawberries and root rot (Phytophthora spp.) in raspberries and blackberries.
 
DIRECTIONS FOR
 All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.
 
Restrictions/Warnings
Processed crops
Consult processor before use on crops for processing
 
Disease control
Paraat is a fungicide with protectant activity against crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) in strawberries and root rot (Phytophthora spp.) in raspberries and blackberries. Paraat will be most effective when applied as a protectant treatment immediately after planting, before disease symptoms appear.
 Resistance
Paraat contains dimethomorph, a CAA fungicide. It should be used in accordance with FRAC resistance management advice for CAA fungicides.
In outdoor and protected crops of strawberries, no more than one application of Paraat per year may be made to control crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum). Applications should be made preventatively after planting.
In raspberries and blackberries, no more than one application of Paraat per year may be made to control root rot (Phytophthora spp.). Applications should be made preventatively immediately after planting in the spring or autumn.
Alternation with fungicides with different modes of action to Paraat is recommended as part of a resistance management programme. CAA fungicides should not make up more than 50% of the intended number of fungicide applications for Phytophthora disease control in strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.
Use Paraat as part of an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategy incorporating other methods of control, including where appropriate fungicides with a different mode of action.
 
Crops
 Outdoor strawberries
Time of application
For the moderate control of crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) apply Paraat as a preventative treatment immediately after planting.
Rate of application
Apply Paraat at 3.0 kg/ha as a high volume spray of 600–1000 litres of water per hectare, ensuring good coverage around the base of the plant.
Protected strawberries
Time of application
For the moderate control of crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum), apply Paraat as a preventative treatment immediately after planting.
Rate of application
Apply Paraat as a drip irrigation or root drench treatment of 0.1 gram of product per plant in a minimum water volume of 100 ml of water per plant, not exceeding 3.0 kg of product/ha.
Raspberries and blackberries (outdoor and protected) – qualified minor use recommendation
Time of application
For the moderate control of root rot (Phytophthora spp.) apply Paraat as a preventative treatment immediately after planting in the spring or autumn.
Rate of application
Apply as a drip irrigation or root drench treatment delivering 1.0 g of Paraat per plant in a minimum of 200 ml of water per plant, not exceeding 3.0 kg of product/ha.
 
Succeeding Crops
Following application of Paraat, allow 10 months before sowing clover
 
Mixing and Application
In outdoor strawberries, Paraat should be applied as a COARSE spray as defined by BCPC, using a high volume drenching spray of 600–1000 litres of water per hectare, ensuring good coverage around the base of the plant. In protected crops of strawberries, Paraat should be applied via drip irrigation or as a root drench delivering at least 100 ml of water per plant. In outdoor or protected raspberries and blackberries, Paraat should be applied via drip irrigation or as a root drench delivering at least 200 ml of water per plant.
Half fill the sprayer, drench or irrigation tank with clean water and start agitation. Steadily add the required quantity of Paraat direct to the spray, drench or irrigation tank (pre-mixing is not necessary). Empty product container thoroughly and dispose of safely. Add the remainder of the water. Apply immediately and continue agitation until spraying, irrigation or drenching is complete.
Wash sprayer or flush out drench or irrigation equipment thoroughly immediately after use, using clean water and following best practice advice and the guidance provided by the equipment manufacturer.
 
Trademark Acknowledgements
Paraat is a registered trademark of BASF.
Registered for culturesRatePreharvest Interval
Strawberries3 kg35
Raspberries3 l90
Blackberries3 l90