Thiophanate-methyl

Thiophanate-methyl is a broad-spectrum, systemic fungicide. It controls many fungal diseases on fruits, vegetables, and field crops. It works by stopping fungal cell division. It has low toxicity to humans and animals.

Common formulations: 70% WP (Wettable Powder) and 50% SC (Suspension Concentrate)

Main Diseases & Crops
Crop Diseases
Apple, Pear Powdery mildew, ring rot, anthracnose
Grape Powdery mildew, gray mold
Cucumber, Melon Powdery mildew, anthracnose
Tomato Gray mold, leaf mold
Wheat Scab (Fusarium head blight), powdery mildew
Rice Blast, sheath blight
Corn Southern leaf blight
How to Use (70% WP)
Crop Dilution Application
Fruit trees 1,000–1,500X Spray before or at early disease stage. Repeat every 7–10 days.
Vegetables 700–1,000X Spray at early disease stage. Repeat after 7–10 days if needed.
Field crops 1,000X (100 g/acre + 50 L water) Spray evenly.
Seed treatment 0.3% of seed weight Mix with seeds before sowing.
Always read and follow the product label instructions.

Key Precautions
Do not mix with alkaline pesticides (e.g., lime sulfur, Bordeaux mixture).

Rotate with other fungicides (e.g., mancozeb, pyraclostrobin) to prevent resistance.

Follow pre-harvest interval on the label for food safety.

Avoid contaminating water sources – toxic to aquatic life.

Summary
Thiophanate-methyl is an effective, reliable fungicide. Use it correctly, rotate with other products, and always follow label instructions for best results.

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