Fynox

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Active Ingredient & Formulation

  • Active Ingredients: Cymoxanil + Famoxadone
  • Typical Concentration: 8% + 64% w/w
  • Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)

Target Crops

  • Potato
  • Tomato
  • Zucchini
  • Pepper

Target Diseases

  • Late blight (Phytophthora infestans)
  • Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea)
  • Other water-mold pathogens

Application Rate

  • Recommended rate: 2–3 fl oz/acre (approx. 60–90 g a.i. total)
  • Maximum applications per year: 4
  • Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 3–7 days, depending on crop

Mode of Action & Use

  • Dual-action fungicide:
    • Cymoxanil → Rapid curative activity to stop fungal spread
    • Famoxadone → Long-lasting protective activity
  • Used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for potatoes and vegetables sensitive to Phytophthora.

Important Notes

  • Do not exceed the EPA-recommended maximum annual a.i./acre.
  • Rotate with fungicides from different FRAC groups (FRAC codes 27 + 11) to prevent resistance.
  • Restricted-Entry Interval (REI): 12 hours
  • Minimum interval between applications: 7 days

 

 

These compounds are currently under review for registration with the EPA