Liquid Copper Fungicide

A preventative copper fungicide for labeled vegetable, fruit and ornamental diseases.

Start before disease spreads

Copper fungicide works as a protective coating on plant surfaces. It helps prevent infection when coverage is complete, so apply before disease pressure gets established or at the first appearance specified for the crop. It will not repair damaged leaves or reverse an active infection. Use it when weather and crop conditions favor a labeled disease, then repeat at the crop-specific interval.

Match treatment to crop and disease

The directions vary by crop, target disease, rate, interval and annual maximum. Beans, cucurbits, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes each have different use entries. Check the exact crop and disease before mixing. Do not borrow a rate from another vegetable just because the symptoms look similar. Fruit crops and ornamentals have their own labeled combinations, rates and annual limits; species sensitivity also varies. For example, the vegetable directions set different starting points: some begin before disease appears, while others begin at the first sign of disease. The crop-specific entry also determines repeat intervals and maximum seasonal applications.

Cover the plant surface

Thorough coverage matters because copper protects the surface it contacts. Spray both sides of leaves where practical and reach the interior growth without runoff. Rain can wash spray away, so observe the label’s weather precautions and repeat intervals. Avoid spraying in windy conditions that carry droplets onto people, pets or nearby plants. Shake the concentrate well before measuring and use a dedicated pesticide measuring tool.

Check for plant sensitivity

Do not use a spray solution below pH 6.5. Do not make an untested tank mix, and use a small test area when crop sensitivity is uncertain. Copper can injure foliage, especially when plants are stressed or conditions slow drying. Keep spray and rinse water away from drains, ponds and streams because copper is toxic to aquatic life. Use only crop and disease combinations listed for this exact product, and follow the corresponding interval and seasonal limit.

Active ingredients

Active ingredient: copper diammonia diacetate complex 27.15%. Metallic copper equivalent: 8.0%, or 0.772 lb copper per gallon. Other ingredients: 72.85%.

Directions for use

Shake well before using. The control of diseases with fungicides is based on PREVENTION; plant surfaces must be completely covered with the fungicide to successfully prevent infection. Copper pesticides are considered preventative, not curative of plant diseases. Use the highest indicated rate per crop when disease incidence is high or expected to be, depending on rainfall and temperature. The lower rate is suitable for general preventive sprays under normal conditions.

Partially fill the spray tank/container with water, add the desired amount of Liquid Copper Fungicide and continue filling the tank/container. If applied with other products, add Liquid Copper Fungicide last. Agitate the tank during mixing and application, until tank is empty. A plastic or metal stirring stick should provide adequate agitation. Start with clean equipment. Equipment should be flushed well with water after use.

Vegetables: mix the specified rate in 1 gallon of water and apply 2 gallons of mixed solution per 1,000 sq ft. The label also contains separate fruit, ornamentals, turfgrass and other-use tables; use only the applicable full label entry.

Cautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CAUTION. Causes eye and skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield or safety glasses), long sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes and socks and chemical-resistant gloves when handling this product. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking or using tobacco. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact any person or pet, either directly or through drift. Do not enter or allow others to enter the treated area until sprays have dried.

FIRST AID: IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. HOT LINE NUMBER: Have product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also contact the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378 for emergency medical treatment information.

This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates and may contaminate water through runoff. Do not allow product to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help ensure wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Rinse application equipment over the treated area. Do not use food utensils such as teaspoons or tablespoons for food purposes after use with pesticides. Do not apply in a spray solution with pH below 6.5. Apply the directed rate to a small area and observe for 7 to 10 days for signs of injury; if phytotoxicity occurs, discontinue use.