UPL Cuprofix Fungicide

UPL Cuprofix Fungicide - Mancozeb + Copper Sulphate WDG for Fungal and Bacterial Disease Control

UPL Cuprofix is a unique combination fungicide containing Mancozeb and Basic Copper Sulphate in a Wettable Dispersible Granule (WDG) formulation. As a contact fungicide and bactericide, it is designed to help manage a wide range of economically important fungal and bacterial diseases across multiple crops when used as a protective spray.

The multisite activity of Cuprofix helps support effective control of fungal and bacterial diseases and is suitable for use in a resistance management program, especially against diseases like downy mildew and late blight. It is considered one of the safer copper-based fungicides and bactericides available, useful for growers of apple, citrus, cucumber, grape, and pomegranate.

About UPL Cuprofix Fungicide

Technical Composition

Key Features

• Unique combination of Mancozeb and Copper Sulphate in WDG formulation
• Broad-spectrum protectant fungicide and bactericide
• Multisite mode of action helps support resistance management
• Rainfast performance, effective even with heavy rainfall soon after application
• Modern dust-free WDG formulation for convenient handling

Benefits for Farmers

• Helps control a wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases across multiple crops
• Low resistance development risk supports repeated use over multiple seasons
• Superior preventative activity useful for early disease management
• Effective performance even under rainfall soon after spraying
• Considered a cost-effective and environmentally safer option due to low persistence

Recommended Crops and Target Diseases

Disease Control Spectrum

Dosage and Application Method

General application dose ranges from 1.0 to 1.5 kg per acre, depending on crop and disease pressure, as per label recommendation. Apply as a foliar spray ensuring thorough coverage of the crop canopy. Always confirm exact dose per crop from the product label before field use, as application rates may vary by region and disease severity.

Mode of Action

UPL Cuprofix works as a contact fungicide and bactericide with a multisite mode of action. Its combination of Mancozeb (an EBDC compound) and Copper Sulphate helps disrupt multiple sites within fungal and bacterial cells, which supports broad-spectrum disease control while helping reduce the likelihood of resistance development.

Why Farmers Can Choose UPL Cuprofix

UPL Cuprofix is a suitable choice for growers looking for a broad-spectrum, multisite fungicide and bactericide combination for fruit and vegetable crops. Its rainfast performance, dust-free WDG formulation, and suitability for resistance management make it a useful option for managing downy mildew, canker, and other fungal and bacterial diseases, applied as per label recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the technical composition of UPL Cuprofix?
It contains Mancozeb 30.0% and Basic Copper Sulphate 47.15% in a WDG formulation.

Q2. Which diseases does Cuprofix help manage?
It is useful for managing diseases like downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose, canker, and bacterial blight in crops like apple, citrus, cucumber, grape, and pomegranate.

Q3. Is Cuprofix a systemic fungicide?
No, it is a non-systemic contact fungicide and bactericide with multisite mode of action.

Q4. What is the recommended dose of Cuprofix?
The general application dose is 1.0 to 1.5 kg per acre, though it varies by crop; always confirm exact dose from the product label.

Q5. Is Cuprofix rainfast?
Yes, it is designed to remain effective even with heavy rainfall soon after application.

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.