Rocco

Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP
Pack Size : 1 kg/ 500 gm/ 250 gm/ 100 gm Pouch
Class : fungicides
Directions of Use : Use Knapsack Sprayer, Foot Sprayer, Compression Knapsack Battery Sprayer or ASPEE-HTP Sprayer.

Recommendation

Crop	Diseases	CIB DOSE / Ha	Water volume litre/ha
Papaya	Powdery mildew	715 gm	750-1000
Apple	Scab	715 gm
Bottle gourd	Anthracnose	1430 gm
Tomato	Ring rot	715 gm
Grapes	Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, Rust	715 gm

Product Features

It contains active ingredient Thiophanate methyl 70 % wp.
It is a broad-spectrum and systemic fungicide.
Rocco belongs to benzimidazole group of chemicals.
It has both protective and curative action.
It controls the wide range of fungal pathogen in various crop.
It brings more greenness (Phytotonic effect) to treated plant.
It is absorbed by the roots and leaves of treated plants.
It has a quick and long duration control.
It has a very good curative effect against on Anthracnose & Scab.
Rocco can be also used as a wound protectant for pruning cuts on trees.
It is compatible with commonly used pesticides.
Should not be mixed with Copper based Molecules.
Suitable for Integrated Pest Management practice.
It has lower toxicity thus comparatively safer for mammals, and natural enemies.
No phytotoxicity has been reported when used as recommended.

Mode of Action

Rocco is a broad-spectrum systemic fungicide of benzimidazole It acts by both protective and curative action
Rocco as rapidly absorbed by the plant through leaf cuticles (transcuticular) and moves locally (intralaminar) throughout the leaf tissue. After absorption it is metabolizes into principal fungitoxic compound, MBC (methyl benzimidazole carbamate) within the plant. It inhibits the cell division, so growth of fungus is inhibited

Method & Time of Application

Foliar Spray is recommended
Slowly add recommended solution to a bucket half-filled with water, stir and empty this prepared solution into recommended/desired amount of water and spray uniformly.
It can be used as preventive spray or at the appearance of disease symptoms (Curative spray). Repeat spray at an interval of 10 to 15 days as per the disease severity.

Safety Instruction and Antidote

Uniform spray should be advisable.
Ensure full coverage of foliage.
Spray in the direction of wind.
Use proper recommended water volume for batter result.
Wear safety equipment’s such as gloves, aprons, masks, etc.
Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying.
Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and skin.
Avoid inhalation the spray mist, fog and vapors.
Take bath properly after application.
Antidote – No specific antidote is known. Treat symptomatically.