Albaugh Icarus Plus Fungicide (Tebuconazole 6.7% + Captan 26.9% SC)

Dual-Action Systemic and Contact Fungicide for Chilli and Apple

Albaugh Icarus Plus Fungicide (Tebuconazole 6.7% + Captan 26.9% SC) is a dual-action fungicide developed for management of important fungal diseases in chilli and apple. It combines the systemic activity of Tebuconazole with the contact protective action of Captan, helping act at multiple stages of fungal development.

Icarus Plus provides systemic, contact and translaminar action. It is recommended in chilli for powdery mildew and anthracnose, while in apple it is used against powdery mildew, Alternaria leaf spot/blight and scab according to label recommendations.

Product Specifications

Technical Composition

Key Features of Albaugh Icarus Plus

• Dual Mode of Action: Combines systemic Tebuconazole with contact Captan for broader fungal disease management.
• Systemic Activity: Tebuconazole is absorbed into treated plant tissues and acts internally against susceptible fungi.
• Contact Protection: Captan remains primarily on treated surfaces and helps protect against fungal infection.
• Translaminar Action: Helps provide activity through treated leaf tissue.
• Multiple Disease Targets: Recommended against powdery mildew, anthracnose, Alternaria leaf spot/blight and apple scab.
• Two-Crop Recommendation: Registered use includes chilli and apple.
• Protective and Disease-Management Support: Suitable for preventive use and early disease-management programs according to label directions.

Benefits of Icarus Plus Fungicide

• Helps control powdery mildew in chilli and apple.
• Helps manage anthracnose in chilli.
• Helps control Alternaria leaf spot and blight in apple.
• Helps manage apple scab.
• Combines two complementary modes of fungicidal action.
• Provides both surface protection and internal systemic activity.
• Helps protect foliage and developing crop parts from susceptible fungal diseases.
• Can be incorporated into an integrated disease-management program.

Recommended Crops, Diseases and Dosage

Always follow the current Icarus Plus product label for final crop-specific dose, spray volume, application interval and disease-management instructions.

Application Stage

Icarus Plus is recommended during the vegetative stage and at the time of appearance of disease. Applications should be timed according to crop condition, prevailing weather and disease pressure.

The registered label permits approximately 2–3 sprays depending on disease infestation. Follow the current label and local agronomic recommendations before repeating applications.

Waiting Period and Re-Entry

Mode of Action

Tebuconazole is a systemic triazole fungicide that interferes with sterol biosynthesis in susceptible fungal pathogens. Sterols are essential components of fungal cell membranes, and interference with their production restricts normal fungal growth and development.

Captan is a multi-site contact fungicide. It acts on multiple biochemical processes in susceptible fungal cells and helps prevent successful spore germination and infection on treated plant surfaces.

By combining systemic and contact activity, Icarus Plus helps protect treated plants at multiple stages of fungal disease development.

Icarus Plus for Chilli Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildew generally appears as white powder-like fungal growth on leaves and other plant tissues. Severe infection may interfere with photosynthesis, weaken foliage and affect crop development.

Albaugh recommends Icarus Plus in chilli at approximately 400 ml per acre for management of powdery mildew and anthracnose.

Icarus Plus for Chilli Anthracnose

Anthracnose is an important fungal disease of chilli that can affect leaves, stems and fruits. Fruit infection may lead to sunken lesions and deterioration of marketable produce when disease pressure is high.

The systemic and contact combination in Icarus Plus helps manage susceptible anthracnose infection when applied at the recommended stage and dose.

Icarus Plus for Apple Powdery Mildew

Apple powdery mildew can infect young foliage, shoots and developing plant tissues. Infected areas may show white fungal growth and reduced development.

Albaugh recommends Icarus Plus at approximately 620 ml per acre for powdery mildew and Alternaria leaf spot/blight management in apple.

Icarus Plus for Alternaria Leaf Spot and Blight

Alternaria infection can produce spots and blighted areas on apple foliage. Severe infection may reduce healthy leaf area and interfere with normal crop development.

Icarus Plus combines protective Captan activity with systemic Tebuconazole activity to help manage label-recommended Alternaria diseases.

Icarus Plus for Apple Scab

Apple scab can affect leaves and developing fruits, causing characteristic lesions and reducing fruit quality when disease pressure becomes severe.

For apple scab, Albaugh recommends Icarus Plus at 2.5 ml per litre of water, with the registered spray-water reference of approximately 10 litres per tree.

How to Use Albaugh Icarus Plus

1. Correctly identify the crop and fungal disease before application.
2. Confirm the crop-specific dose on the current Icarus Plus label.
3. Measure the required quantity accurately.
4. Partially fill the spray tank with clean water.
5. Add the required quantity of Icarus Plus while maintaining agitation.
6. Add the remaining required water and mix thoroughly.
7. Apply as a uniform foliar spray over the crop canopy.
8. Ensure good coverage of foliage and disease-prone plant surfaces.
9. Use suitable spraying equipment fitted with an appropriate nozzle.

Recommended Spray Equipment

The registered formulation label recommends application through a knapsack sprayer or foot sprayer fitted with a hollow cone nozzle. Proper equipment calibration is important for delivering the recommended formulation rate and spray-water volume uniformly.

Best Time to Apply

Apply Icarus Plus preventively when disease risk is high or when early symptoms of a label-recommended fungal disease first appear.

Avoid waiting until severe infection has spread extensively throughout the crop. Disease development, weather conditions and crop growth stage should be considered when determining application timing.

Application Tips

• Use only on chilli and apple according to the registered label.
• Apply at the recommended crop and disease stage.
• Measure the required quantity accurately.
• Use clean water for spray preparation.
• Maintain uniform spray coverage.
• Use properly calibrated spraying equipment.
• Avoid application under extreme weather conditions.
• Avoid spraying during strong winds.
• Observe the recommended pre-harvest interval.
• Do not exceed the label-recommended application rate.

Dual Fungicidal Protection

Icarus Plus combines two complementary fungicidal components. Tebuconazole provides systemic activity inside treated tissues, while Captan provides multi-site contact protection on plant surfaces.

This combination helps provide broader disease-management activity than relying on either type of fungicidal action alone.

Fungicide Stewardship

Tebuconazole has a specific biochemical target, while Captan provides multi-site activity. Even with this combination, good fungicide stewardship remains important.

Use Icarus Plus according to the registered label and integrate chemical applications with crop sanitation, disease monitoring and other suitable disease-management practices. Where additional fungicide treatments are required, follow appropriate mode-of-action rotation recommendations.

Compatibility

Before tank mixing Icarus Plus with insecticides, fertilizers, micronutrients or other crop-protection products, check the compatibility instructions on all product labels.

• Use clean spray water.
• Conduct a small compatibility test for unfamiliar mixtures.
• Avoid combinations specifically restricted on any product label.
• Prepare only the quantity of spray solution required for application.

Safety Precautions

• Wear suitable gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and a mask during handling and spraying.
• Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
• Avoid inhaling spray mist.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling the fungicide.
• Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after application.
• Keep away from children, animals, food and animal feed.
• Avoid contamination of ponds, canals and other water sources.
• Do not enter the treated area until the recommended re-entry period has passed.

Why Farmers Can Choose Albaugh Icarus Plus

• Contains Tebuconazole 6.7% + Captan 26.9% SC.
• Dual systemic and contact fungicidal action.
• Provides translaminar activity.
• Recommended for chilli and apple.
• Controls chilli powdery mildew and anthracnose.
• Controls apple powdery mildew and Alternaria leaf spot/blight.
• Recommended for apple scab management.
• Combines single-site systemic activity with multi-site contact protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Albaugh Icarus Plus?

Albaugh Icarus Plus is a combination fungicide containing Tebuconazole 6.7% + Captan 26.9% SC with systemic, contact and translaminar activity.

Q2. Which crops is Icarus Plus recommended for?

The current registered recommendation covers chilli and apple.

Q3. Which diseases does Icarus Plus control in chilli?

It is recommended against powdery mildew and anthracnose in chilli.

Q4. What is the dose of Icarus Plus in chilli?

The registered dose is 1000 ml per hectare, equivalent to approximately 400 ml per acre, with 500 litres of spray water per hectare.

Q5. Which diseases does Icarus Plus control in apple?

It is recommended against powdery mildew, Alternaria leaf spot/blight and scab in apple.

Q6. What is the dose for powdery mildew and Alternaria in apple?

Albaugh recommends approximately 620 ml per acre for powdery mildew and Alternaria leaf spot/blight in apple.

Q7. What is the dose for apple scab?

The recommended rate for apple scab is 2.5 ml per litre of water.

Q8. Is Icarus Plus systemic?

Yes. Icarus Plus combines systemic activity from Tebuconazole with contact activity from Captan and also provides translaminar action.

Q9. How does Tebuconazole work?

Tebuconazole interferes with sterol biosynthesis required for normal fungal cell membrane formation, restricting susceptible fungal growth.

Q10. How does Captan work?

Captan is a multi-site contact fungicide that interferes with multiple fungal metabolic processes and helps prevent infection on treated plant surfaces.

Q11. How many applications can be made?

The registered label indicates approximately 2–3 sprays depending on disease infestation and prevailing conditions. Follow the current product label for final application scheduling.

Q12. What is the waiting period in chilli?

The registered pre-harvest interval for chilli is 5 days.

Q13. What is the waiting period in apple?

The registered pre-harvest interval for apple is 10 days.

Q14. What is the re-entry period after spraying?

The registered re-entry period is 24 hours for the recommended uses.

Q15. Can Icarus Plus be used on crops other than chilli and apple?

No. Use Icarus Plus only on crops and diseases specifically recommended on the current registered product label.

Albaugh Icarus Plus for Chilli and Apple Fungal Disease Management

Albaugh Icarus Plus Fungicide (Tebuconazole 6.7% + Captan 26.9% SC) combines systemic, contact and translaminar activity for management of powdery mildew and anthracnose in chilli and powdery mildew, Alternaria leaf spot/blight and scab in apple. Correct dosage, disease timing and uniform crop coverage are important for effective disease management.

Disclaimer: The details provided are for informational guidance only. Always adhere to the recommended application instructions as stated on the product label and in the accompanying leaflet.