Quick fungicide: instructions for use, when to treat, compatibility with other drugs

Ambulance for a summer resident

When flowering, trees and shrubs are not sprayed with potent toxic agents. But what to do if green pets get sick in this phase? Skor will come to the rescue - a kind of panacea for many plant diseases. The drug effectively protects fruit trees, berry bushes, flowers and vegetables. It’s not for nothing that they call it FIRST help in the garden. It combines three functions: preventive, immunizing and curative.

Fungicide Skor successfully fights diseases of fungal origin and helps prevent them. And a gardener can protect the future harvest even when he collects and prepares seeds for winter storage.

Instructions for use indicate the effectiveness of this drug for the prevention and treatment of fungal diseases of plant crops. Gardeners confirm this in their reviews. If the drug is used on time and correctly, it is possible to reduce the risk of disease and loss of harvest of vegetables or fruits.

Reviews from gardeners

Svetlana-tym, Russia: “I have been using Skor for several years to treat apple trees, strawberries and flowers in the garden. Over the course of several years, I began to notice that diseases appeared more often, apparently they had already become accustomed to the drug. After treatment, plants noticeably accelerate growth, which stops when damaged by the pathogen. I definitely treat the garden for prevention in the spring, summer and sometimes in October.”

Tamara L, Ukraine: “Scor fights well against fungal diseases and leaf curl on peaches. As for me, grapes are too weak for treating. The result is much better if used in combination with other chemicals. There is an unpleasant smell, which is not always good when treating indoor plants.”

Maria, Russia: “I heard a lot of good reviews about Skora and decided to try it myself when rust appeared on the roses. After the first treatment I didn’t notice any special results. Perhaps it was necessary to repeat the procedure, but I bought another, more effective chemical.”

Redwol, Russia: “I used to use Horus, but decided to change it because I noticed it was getting addictive. I use Skor for processing the orchard: treatment and prevention. I spray when flowering ends. Sometimes I use it for preventive treatment of vegetable crops.”

Like all fungicides, Skor is effective provided that the dosage and rules of use are strictly followed, which largely depend on the type of pathogen and the type of plant. Neglecting the instructions can cause serious harm to the crop being treated.

Characteristic

The systemic fungicide, which has a pronounced preventive and therapeutic effect, has the following characteristics:

Absorbed into plant tissue: two hours after application, the active substance spreads throughout the entire vascular bundle, completely stopping the development of vegetative bodies of fungi, and reduces the level of sporulation.
The drug works in any weather, but there is still a certain range in which the effectiveness of Skor will be highest - this is a temperature of 14-15 degrees. Therefore, the product is more often used for spring treatment of crops that have begun their growing season. If the temperature outside is below 12, the level of influence of the drug on the plant is not so high.
After treatment, the fungicide protects garden crops from pathogens of powdery mildew and scab, spotting and other infections caused by fungi. The effect lasts for a week. If the plant is already infected, the drug is effective for up to four days.
This fungicide promotes the growth of leaves, shoots, and bushiness of plants by about one and a half times.
Scor protects the photosynthetic surface, so the yield of berries and vegetables is high. Not being a fertilizer itself, the drug has a positive effect on the quantity and quality of the crop.
Seeds treated with this drug germinate well (it was experimentally established that they are two days ahead of ordinary seeds).

Active substance and mechanism of action

Skor is a drug with a resorptive effect based on a substance called difenoconazole. Being a systemic contact fungicide, Skor is more effective than conventional contact preparations. Their essence is the formation of a protective film on the surface of leaves and stems. This film prevents fungi and insects from breathing, causing them to die. The disadvantage of contact agents is that they depend on weather conditions - if it rains, the film will be washed off and re-processing will be required.

Advantages and disadvantages

The increased popularity of the fungicide "Skor" is explained by its advantages. According to studies, when apple trees were treated 5 times per season, the content of the active component in the fruits after 14 days did not exceed the MRL, and after 4 weeks its traces were completely absent.

The main advantages of this fungicide:

Complete absence of negative after-effects if instructions for use are strictly followed.
Wide spectrum of action against imperfect fungi belonging to the class of ascomycetes, deuteromycetes, basidiomycetes.
It has an inhibitory effect on young and mature mycelium of pathogens.
Prevents the formation of spores and their further spread.
The activity of the active ingredient does not depend on weather conditions.
Increases the foliage of treated shoots by 1.6 times, as well as the formation of flower buds by 15-20%.
It has a protective effect on seeds even at the stage of early development, remains in inactive plant tissues for 3 years, and promotes vigorous germination.
We combine it in a tank mixture with insecticides, pesticides and other fungicides.
The active component under natural conditions completely decomposes into harmless components.
When interacting with air, it practically does not oxidize, so the same preparation can be used for one or two seasons, selected in parts. But at the same time it should be stored in a glass container with a tight stopper.

Despite the large number of advantages, there are also obvious disadvantages of the fungicide "Skor". Experts say that this remedy has a slower effect compared to Chorus. Also, "Skor" is capable of causing rapid addiction of pathogens, which requires replacement of the drug during subsequent treatments.

This fungicide is not effective against downy mildew, mildew, downy mildew and rust on roses. Its activity decreases sharply if the air temperature is below 14°C or above 25°C. Also, the disadvantages of Skor include the increased cost of the drug.

For what diseases is it recommended to use

Stone fruit crops are often affected by scab. The same problem haunts pome fruits. Skor solves this problem, so gardeners treat apple, pear, cherry and other fruit trees with it.

The product fights against leaf curl, brown or perforated spotting, powdery mildew, clasterosporiosis, etc.

It saves vegetables from white and brown spot, late blight, and powdery mildew. Effective if you need to protect the crop from Alternaria blight.

Application area

Scor protects gardening plants from the following diseases:

powdery mildew;
scab;
spotting;
gray rot;
coccomycosis;
Clusterosporiosis;
septoria;
leaf curl;
brown rust;
Alternaria blight;
molding of seeds;
late blight;
root rot;
beet cercospora.

In addition, the use of a fungicide can cope with a number of diseases to which grapes are susceptible:

rubella;
oidium;
black rot;
Phomopsis.

Skor also shows a positive effect on garden and indoor flowers and plants. However, with frequent use, powdery mildew and some other diseases develop resistance to the drug. Therefore, it is recommended to periodically replace the Skor fungicide with a pesticide that differs in composition, for example, Horus, after first studying the instructions and the compatibility of the active ingredients.

Release form and price

You can purchase fungicide at any gardening store. The drug always comes with instructions for use. Manufacturer: Syngenta, Switzerland. Packaging in the Russian Federation is carried out by the "Green Gardener's Pharmacy" and is available in liquid form. The average price of a 2 ml ampoule is about 50 rubles.

For large farms, it is advisable to purchase the drug Skor in a bottled version. When diluted with water, a cloudy white solution is obtained, which after 30 minutes loses its intensity level.

Syngenta produces a product that is an excellent partner for Skor if a gardener plans to alternate treatments with different products. This is Horus. The same range of garden crops and the principle of influence. But the main active ingredient is different, which does not allow infectious agents to get used to and adapt to the drugs.

There is no point in arguing which is more effective - Skor or Horus. A definite answer is impossible here. Preparations with a similar effect are used for tomatoes, violets, petunias and, of course, fruit trees.

Gardeners say that, for example, if trees are affected by moniliosis, coccomycosis or scab, they first treat them with Horus, and then with Skor. Or vice versa.

Analogs

The drug has many analogues, the main ones:

"Strobe";
"Tiovit";
"Horus."

They have a similar effect as “Skor”, but are also endowed with certain disadvantages and advantages.

"Horus"

Fungicide "Horus" is used in the treatment of grapevine diseases of infectious and fungal origin. It is able to effectively combat:

leaf curl;
fruit rot;
scab;
gray mold and other common grapevine diseases.

Among the advantages it is worth noting:

economical to use and practical packaging;
has both a therapeutic and protective effect;
compatible with other pesticides;
effective even at very low ambient temperatures, minimum operating temperature is 3 degrees;
is able to penetrate young foliage 3 hours after using the product.

Horus also has some disadvantages that should be considered before use:

has maximum effect only on young foliage;
the greatest positive result is visible only at average temperatures;
has a local effect - it does not penetrate all grape tissues.

"Tiovit"

The drug "Tiovit" received good reviews from experienced gardeners. It perfectly protects grape bushes from various diseases due to its ability to kill pathogenic organisms on plants. The product protects grapes for up to 10 days (it all depends on the level of damage and weather conditions). The drug copes with its task perfectly, keeping the crop intact.

The main advantages of the drug "Tiovit":

incapable of igniting;
has a long shelf life - on average up to 3 years;
acts for a short period of time after treatment, so it is possible to collect and consume the crop;
is not phytotoxic.

Spraying with Tiovit is not performed in hot weather, because it contains sulfur, which can cause burns to berries and leaves. The most suitable temperature is +15 degrees. The grapes are processed in such a way that the leaves are completely covered with the substance. The treatment is carried out carefully so that the solution does not flow onto the ground.

"Strobe"

Strobi is sold in the form of granules that are dissolved in water. Make a solution immediately before spraying, adhering to all standards.

The finished mixture is most effective around 2 hours, it is important to apply it within this time.

Advantages of Strobi fungicide:

inexpensive;
not phytotoxic;
does not harm bees;
used even during the flowering period of the plant;
tolerates sudden changes in temperature and precipitation;
quickly affects grapes;
even if the mixture is applied only to one side, it spreads over the entire surface of the leaves and affects the entire leaf;
has a wide range of uses.

"Strobe" has a drawback - it is extremely toxic. Before you start working with it, you should follow safety precautions. To do this, wear safety glasses, overalls and gloves to prevent the solution from getting on your skin.

Shelf life, toxicity, storage

Is it possible to buy a fungicide in advance so that it is on hand if necessary? Yes, just keep it in a cool place. The shelf life of the sealed drug is 3 years. Theoretically, the fungicide is resistant to high temperatures and oxygen, but the manufacturer does not guarantee the preservation of beneficial properties when the package is opened.

Unlike many pesticides, which include the chemical fungicide Skor, the drug is a low-hazard product. Does not threaten bees, dogs or fish. Therefore, large agricultural enterprises are allowed to process land by air. But at the summer cottage, pets and children are not allowed into the treatment area. And the use of basic protective equipment - a respirator, gloves, goggles - is mandatory.

Precautionary measures

"SKOR" belongs to hazard class 3, 2 in terms of stability in the ground. Low toxicity to humans, birds and beneficial earthworms. It is prohibited to use the product in fish protection zones of water bodies.

When using a pesticide, the following personal protective equipment should be used:

Closed clothing and shoes.
Mask or respirator.
Special glasses.
Latex gloves.
It is recommended to cover your head with a hat or bandage.

In case of contact with skin or mucous membranes, the solution should be washed off with plenty of running water. If swallowed, induce vomiting by drinking clean water and seek medical attention.

What can you combine with?

Skor has a systemic effect and combines well with other fungicides.

Thus, the drug has good compatibility with the following brands of fungicides:

Zenith;
Aktellik;
Decis-extra;
Falcon;
Topaz;
Fastak.

How to prepare the product

The optimal liquid temperature is 25 degrees, lukewarm water. A measured amount of concentrate is poured into a full 10-liter container and shaken. Gardeners mix this fungicide with soap. This is done for viscosity, so the drug will stick to the plant better. However, this is not necessary, since it adheres well to twigs and leaves even without soap.

Similar drugs

Discor;
Guardian of CE;
Scoroshans CE;
Planthenol;
Pure flower CE.

How and how long can you store

The shelf life of the emulsion concentrate is 36 months. It is not recommended to use the product after this period has expired or if it has been stored in improper conditions.

Expert opinion

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The drug must be stored in cool, ventilated areas, away from ultraviolet radiation, out of the reach of children, strangers and animals - domestic and agricultural. Keep the fungicide away from food, drinks, medications and animal feed. The room temperature should not exceed 25 degrees Celsius.

The prepared solution cannot be stored; it must be used within 2 hours. This applies to both the “pure” EC fungicide solution and tank mixtures prepared on its basis.

Advantages and disadvantages

Skor is a universal remedy for the treatment of fruit plants and flowers, as well as for the prevention of diseases. It helps perfectly with the manifestations of scab, spotting, and Alternaria.

The active substance begins to act two hours after treatment.
You can work with it at any air temperature.
Has a beneficial effect on the growth of cultivated plants. The vegetative mass of plants remains until the end of autumn.
Does not have toxic effects on people, animals and bees.
We use it when planting seedlings, for treating seeds, preparing them for storage, and significantly reduces the likelihood of fungal infections. Helps accelerate seed germination.
Economical in consumption, affordable.
Protects plants from fungi for a whole month. Affects pathogens of different classes.
Does not accumulate in fruits.
Does not cause addictive pathogens. But alternating with Horus and Topaz gives a much greater effect.

Tests confirm the safety of using Skor in one area for 6 years in a row. Decomposing into simple components, it does not poison the soil. But after a six-year period of treatment, it is recommended to take a one-year break.

Like any drug, Skor is not without its drawbacks:

It would seem that using it is always useful, but it is powerless against rust fungi.
Gardeners are wondering whether Skor will save you from powdery mildew? Yes, there will be an improvement, but it is worth noting that in recent years there has been a decrease in the effectiveness of all drugs of the triazole class against powdery mildew pathogens.
During heat and drought, you will additionally need Thiovit Jet, this is especially true during the harvest period.
For late blight and Alternaria potato blight, the most effective effect will be Revus Top, not Speed.

If you start a course of treatment on time, you can avoid many unpleasant problems, thereby ensuring yourself a good harvest. The drug is able to cure the plant when the initial stage of the disease has passed, you can confidently rely on Skor. There are critical cases when the parts of the plant most responsible for growth are affected, and even Skor is powerless. But such cases are rare. The best disease prevention is to treat the plant before it blooms.

Skor - instructions

As a disease prevention, two sprays should be carried out before flowering and two after flowering. The first spraying is in the pink bud phase, the next one with an interval of 10-12 days. As a treatment, spraying should be carried out as soon as symptoms of the disease are detected. The maximum permissible number of treatments is no more than four! The last spraying should be carried out no later than 20 days before harvest!

Treatment of powdery mildew and scab: dilute the drug at the rate of 2 ml per 10 liters of water. Waiting period 20 days, 3 treatments.
Treatment of coccomycosis, clusterosporiasis, leaf curl: dilute the drug at the rate of 2 ml per 10 liters of water.
Treatment of spotting, black spotting: dilute the drug at the rate of 5 ml per 10 liters of water.
Treatment of gray rot: dilute the drug at the rate of 4 ml per 10 liters of water.
Treatment of Alternaria: dilute the drug at the rate of 3.5 ml per 10 liters of water. Waiting period 20 days, 3 treatments.
Treatment of oidium and other diseases on grapes: 5 ml per 10 liters of water (the dose can be doubled). Alternate with Topaz. The first time with a set of buds or the beginning of flowering, the second - before the berries close in the cluster, then twice more every 10 days.

Working fluid consumption is 10 l per 100 m2 (up to 1 l per plant).

Store Skor in a cool, dry, dark place for no more than three years in unopened packaging. If the package is opened - with a ground-in lid, difenoconazole is theoretically resistant to high temperatures and atmospheric oxygen, but the manufacturer does not provide a storage guarantee for opened packaging.

How to breed Skor

The optimal water temperature is 25°C - not cold, not hot, lukewarm. To treat home flowers, it is better to dilute Skor using a medical syringe. Consumption rates are the same as for garden plants: 0.1-0.5 ml per 1 ml of water (depending on the disease).

Skor - reviews

Skor is a fairly good fungicide, it has a lot of positive reviews among gardeners, especially for scab, spots, Alternaria, especially for preventive purposes. The resistance of pathogens is moderate, in contrast to Horus (cyprodinil) with higher resistance, but still it should not be used more than three times. The best protection is if spraying is carried out before flowering or immediately after it.

Speed has a number of disadvantages:

The waiting period is quite long (about three weeks), and it has a very high consumption of the drug (high cost of the working solution). In addition, Skor is ineffective against rust fungi, and in recent years there has been high resistance of powdery mildew pathogens to drugs of the triazole class (including Skor, Celandine, etc.).
If the weather is ideal for oidium (dry and hot), do not rely only on Skor and Topaz, prepare Tiovit Jet, especially at a time close to berry picking.
If you have serious problems with late blight and Alternaria on potatoes, instead of the drug Skor it is better to use Revus Top - a relatively new systemic translaminar fungicide, in addition to the same active ingredient as in Skor (difenoconazole, 250 g/l), it contains mandipropamide (250 g/l) and is more effective - it has a shorter waiting period (about 5 days).

One more note about Skor - for home use it is produced in plastic ampoules; when opening and squeezing the composition into a jar or bucket, part of the active substance remains in the ampoule. The advice is this: squeeze out everything you can from the ampoule into the water, then cut the ampoule with a stationery knife on both sides and throw it into a jar or bucket, stir or shake the bottle/jar.

Fungicide compatibility Skor

It is combined with many drugs against pests and diseases, for example, Actellik, Arrivo, Decis-Extra, Zenit, Karate, Summi-Alpha, Taurus, Topaz, Fastak, Falcon, Tsimbus, etc. But you need to work immediately, within 1-2 hours . It is acceptable to use a very small amount of soap as an adhesive. But Skor’s solution itself fits well on the leaves without any adhesive. Option for spring treatment of fruit and berry crops and plants, for example, roses: Skor + Fufanon + Epin + surfactant (with pH 5.5).

Safety at work

Before using the drug, carefully read its instructions.

When working with the drug Skor, wear a headscarf, protective gloves, and a respirator. Drinking, smoking, and snacking while working with the product is not recommended.

If accidentally swallowed, induce vomiting, then gastric lavage and medical attention will be required.

Compatibility of Skor with other fungicides

It is possible to use the fungicide Skor with a number of other pesticides. The products allowed for combination according to the instructions include:

Topaz;
Karate;
Decis-Extra;
Falcon;
Summi-Alpha.

Attention! It is prohibited to combine Skor with drugs that have an alkaline reaction.

According to the instructions, it is possible to add soapy water to the working solution to better “fix” the product on the foliage. However, this item is not mandatory.

For which plants can Skor be used?

The drug was conceived by scientists primarily to combat diseases of fruit trees and shrubs. They have successfully treated pears, apple trees, plums, cherry plums, peaches, gooseberries, and currants.

The fungicide showed amazing results in the treatment of grapes. Considering that after treatment with the drug Skor, the grape harvest increased to unprecedented heights, then this product, with its low price, is an extraordinary find and a sales record holder.

Each fruit tree, shrub, or vegetable has its own consumption rate of the drug, dosage when preparing a solution or tank mixtures. You cannot deviate from the breeding rules specified in the instructions. Only in this case will the result be guaranteed and the fight against the disease will be successful.

The instructions for use indicate that 2 hours after treatment, the active substance is completely absorbed into the tissue and has the maximum possible effect. The protective period ranges from one week to three. It turns out that during the summer the ornamental plant must be treated three or four times to reduce the possibility of fungal infection to zero. And for vegetables, berries and fruits there is a specific schedule for preventive treatments.

Seed treatment

Skor is specially designed for preventive treatment of seed material. The solution seeps into each of the seeds, protecting until germination and during the development of the seedling. The active substance of the fungicide spreads throughout all parts of the plant and helps accelerate its growth. Thus, vegetable seeds hatch faster by two days. The consumption rate is 0.2 ml of fungicide per liter of water.

Garden and vegetable crops

Diseases are easier to prevent than to treat. Therefore, using Skor for preventive purposes will relieve the gardener from the need for treatments during periods when any preparations are dangerous to the crop.

Based on this, fruit trees are sprayed when the buds are set, the procedure is repeated after 1-2 weeks. The maximum number of treatments is four. Acceptable proportions of fungicide are 2 ml per 10 liters of water. The solution consumption per tree is from two to ten liters. One month before harvest, spraying is not allowed.

Gooseberries and currants are processed as follows: the first time during budding, and the second time when flowering ends. If necessary, a third treatment is allowed, but no later than a month before harvest.

Types of Skora and their features

There are several types of fungicides:

contact – affect the pathogen only on the surface of plants, without penetration into the tissue system;
systemic - the active substance moves inside the plants along with the juice.

The second type includes fungicide Skor, which is available only in the form of an emulsion. Like any tool of this type, it can be used:

for disinfection of planting material;
for soil treatment in greenhouses;
for spraying perennial and ornamental crops during the growing season.

It is worth noting the fairly rapid absorption of the chemical into plant tissue. Already a few hours after application, the product disperses through their vessels and begins to block the proliferation of pathogen mycelium. During seed treatment, Scor penetrates under the shell, where it is stored until germination.