IIL Focus Systemic Fungicide

IIL Focus Systemic Fungicide - Myclobutanil 10% WP for Scab and Powdery Mildew Control

IIL Focus is a systemic fungicide based on Myclobutanil 10% WP, formulated by Insecticides (India) Limited under its "Tractor Brand" range. It is designed to help manage important fungal diseases such as scab in apple and powdery mildew in grapes, with fast absorption into the plant supporting long duration control.

Focus works with both preventive and curative properties, helping arrest infection at the initial disease development stage when applied as per label recommendation. Its systemic action allows it to be effective even after infection has started, making it a useful tool for orchard and vineyard disease management programs.

About IIL Focus Fungicide

Technical Composition

Key Features

• Highly systemic fungicide with fast absorption into the plant
• Provides long duration control against target diseases
• Works as a preventive treatment, stopping infection before it starts
• Effective as a curative treatment even up to 96 hours after infection begins
• Compatible with commonly used pesticides, subject to a compatibility test

Benefits for Farmers

• Helps manage scab in apple and powdery mildew in grapes effectively
• Systemic movement helps support thorough protection within the plant
• Useful both as a preventive spray and as an early curative treatment
• Helps check the spread of infection when applied at initial disease stages
• No phytotoxicity observed when used as per label recommendation

Recommended Crops and Target Diseases

Disease Control Spectrum

Dosage and Application Method

Apply Focus as a foliar spray using a hand-operated knapsack sprayer fitted with a hollow cone nozzle, or other suitable spray equipment, ensuring uniform coverage, as per label recommendation. It is best applied at the initial stage of disease development. Always confirm exact dose and water volume based on crop stage and local field conditions before use.

Mode of Action

IIL Focus works through its active ingredient Myclobutanil, a systemic triazole fungicide that inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. This disrupts fungal cell growth, helping arrest infection when used preventively and helping kill germinating spores when applied curatively soon after infection begins.

Why Farmers Can Choose IIL Focus

IIL Focus is a suitable choice for apple and grape growers looking for a systemic fungicide that offers both preventive and curative disease management. Its fast absorption, long duration control, and effectiveness against scab and powdery mildew make it a useful tool for orchard and vineyard disease management, applied as per label recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the technical composition of IIL Focus?
It contains Myclobutanil 10% WP as the active ingredient.

Q2. Which diseases does Focus help manage?
It is useful for managing scab in apple and powdery mildew in grapes.

Q3. Is Focus preventive or curative?
It offers both preventive action and curative activity, effective even up to 96 hours after infection begins.

Q4. What is the recommended dose of Focus?
The recommended dose is around 100 gm per acre for apple and grapes, as per label recommendation.

Q5. In which pack size is IIL Focus available?
It is available in a 250 gm pack size.

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.