TOPGUARD
FMC Corporation
Topguard® Fungicide, developed by FMC Corporation (EPA Registration Number: 279-3557), is a systemic fungicide formulated to provide broad-spectrum disease control across various crops. Its active ingredient, flutriafol, is a triazole fungicide known for its rapid uptake and translocation within the plant, offering both preventive and curative properties.
EPA registration: 279-3557
Fungicide
Mode(s) of action:
Active ingredient(s): Flutriafol
**Topguard® Fungicide**
Topguard® Fungicide, developed by FMC Corporation (EPA Registration Number: 279-3557), is a systemic fungicide formulated to provide broad-spectrum disease control across various crops. Its active ingredient, flutriafol, is a triazole fungicide known for its rapid uptake and translocation within the plant, offering both preventive and curative properties.
**Key Features:**
- **Active Ingredient:** Contains 11.8% flutriafol, a Group 3 fungicide.
- **Systemic Action:** Rapidly absorbed and translocated through the plant's xylem, ensuring protection of new growth and providing long-lasting residual disease control.
- **Broad-Spectrum Control:** Effectively manages diseases such as Cercospora leaf spot, powdery mildew, rusts, anthracnose, and more.
**Labeled Crops:**
Topguard® is registered for use on a diverse range of crops, including:
- **Field Crops:** Corn (field, seed, sweet, and popcorn), cotton, peanuts, soybeans, wheat, barley, triticale, grain sorghum, sugar beets, and alfalfa.
- **Fruiting Vegetables:** Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants.
- **Cucurbit Vegetables:** Cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins.
- **Tree Nuts and Fruits:** Pecans, other tree nuts, pome fruits (apples, pears), stone fruits (peaches, plums), and grapes.
**Application Guidelines:**
- **Rates and Timing:** Application rates and timings vary by crop and targeted disease. Refer to the product label for specific recommendations.
- **Methods:** Can be applied via ground or aerial equipment. Ensure thorough coverage for optimal efficacy.
- **Tank Mixing:** Compatible with various adjuvants, insecticides, and herbicides. Conduct a compatibility test before tank mixing.
**Resistance Management:**
To delay fungicide resistance:
- Rotate Topguard® with fungicides from different FRAC groups.
- Limit the number of consecutive applications.
- Integrate cultural practices and other control measures into the disease management program.
**Safety and Handling:**
- **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes plus socks.
- **Restricted Entry Interval (REI):** 12 hours post-application.
- **Preharvest Intervals (PHI):** Varies by crop; consult the product label for specific intervals.
*Note:* Always read and follow the product label instructions and adhere to state and local regulations. Consult with local agricultural extension services or crop advisors for guidance tailored to your specific region and cropping system.
Topguard® Fungicide, developed by FMC Corporation (EPA Registration Number: 279-3557), is a systemic fungicide formulated to provide broad-spectrum disease control across various crops. Its active ingredient, flutriafol, is a triazole fungicide known for its rapid uptake and translocation within the plant, offering both preventive and curative properties.
**Key Features:**
- **Active Ingredient:** Contains 11.8% flutriafol, a Group 3 fungicide.
- **Systemic Action:** Rapidly absorbed and translocated through the plant's xylem, ensuring protection of new growth and providing long-lasting residual disease control.
- **Broad-Spectrum Control:** Effectively manages diseases such as Cercospora leaf spot, powdery mildew, rusts, anthracnose, and more.
**Labeled Crops:**
Topguard® is registered for use on a diverse range of crops, including:
- **Field Crops:** Corn (field, seed, sweet, and popcorn), cotton, peanuts, soybeans, wheat, barley, triticale, grain sorghum, sugar beets, and alfalfa.
- **Fruiting Vegetables:** Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants.
- **Cucurbit Vegetables:** Cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins.
- **Tree Nuts and Fruits:** Pecans, other tree nuts, pome fruits (apples, pears), stone fruits (peaches, plums), and grapes.
**Application Guidelines:**
- **Rates and Timing:** Application rates and timings vary by crop and targeted disease. Refer to the product label for specific recommendations.
- **Methods:** Can be applied via ground or aerial equipment. Ensure thorough coverage for optimal efficacy.
- **Tank Mixing:** Compatible with various adjuvants, insecticides, and herbicides. Conduct a compatibility test before tank mixing.
**Resistance Management:**
To delay fungicide resistance:
- Rotate Topguard® with fungicides from different FRAC groups.
- Limit the number of consecutive applications.
- Integrate cultural practices and other control measures into the disease management program.
**Safety and Handling:**
- **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes plus socks.
- **Restricted Entry Interval (REI):** 12 hours post-application.
- **Preharvest Intervals (PHI):** Varies by crop; consult the product label for specific intervals.
*Note:* Always read and follow the product label instructions and adhere to state and local regulations. Consult with local agricultural extension services or crop advisors for guidance tailored to your specific region and cropping system.