Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate is mixed at 0.5 to 2.0 fluid ounces (1-4 TBSP) per 1 gallon of water.
Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate can be applied up to harvest, just be sure to wash well before eating. Liquid Copper is a fungicide only and should not affect insects like lady bugs.
Bonide Liquid Copper Fingicide Concentrate is not labeled to be used as a systemic drench. We would recommend using Agrisel BioPhos Pro Systemic Fungicide. It provides preventive and curative control of plant fungal diseases like Phytophthora, downy mildew, powdery mildew, greasy spot, late blight, and more. It is absorbed by the plants through its roots and foliage. The residential/homeowner application instructions are below.
For preventative control of certain diseases in ornamentals. For soil drench, apply BIOPHOS™ PRO Fungicide at a 0.5% dilution. Mix 1/8 cup (2 tbsp) of BIOPHOS™ PRO Fungicide per gallon of water, and apply with a watering can or other device so as to wet the root zone.
The shelf life of Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate is 3-5 years from the date of purchase if kept sealed and stored at room temperature.
Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate does not have any insecticidal properties and should not harm birds or bees as long as it is applied when the birds and butterflies (and bees) are not actively foraging on the given plant. Apply in the early morning or late evening when less active and avoid spraying the blooms to limit potential contact.
We recommend that you treat the cherry laurels (common name for Otto Luyken Laurel) for Coryneum blight (shot hole disease) with Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate.
When you apply Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate will depend on the disease you are treating. If you are treating pine trees for needle blight, then you would apply when new needles are just emerging. Mix at a rate of 0.5 to 2.0 fl oz in one gallon of water, and spray until needles are thoroughly wet with spray. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
The Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate label does not list any effects on insects, only diseases since it is an organic fungicide. You may contact Bonide directly at 315-736-8231 for further details.
Like most products, Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate should not be used in temperatures over 85 degrees. We usually recommend that you spray early in the morning or in the evening when the temperatures are usually cooler and the product will have time to dry before temperatures reach 85 or above. Spraying in the heat of the day will cause the foliage to burn.
Per the label of Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate, there is no wait time to consume the listed vegetables before consumption. We would recommend washing anything off before consuming it.
Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate needs to be applied directly to infected plants for disease. It cannot be applied to soil. Nova Green Companion Biological Fungicide is an option for soil borne and foliar fungal and bacterial diseases.
Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate and Sevin should be able to be mixed and applied together according to the labels’ instructions for what you are targeting. We suggest doing a jar test first to make sure the products combine well.
<span new="" roman;="" font-size:medium"="">You should mix 0.5 to 2.0 fluid ounces of Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate with 1 gallon of water. Reapply every 7-10 days as needed. You can also view the product label on our website anytime.