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