Fertilome Natural Guard Copper Soap Fungicide RTU

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

This product is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms and may contaminate water through runoff. Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash waters.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read and follow all applicable directions and precautions on this label before using it.

Application Directions

Spray all plant surfaces (top and bottom of leaves) thoroughly with NATURAL GUARD BRAND BY ferti-lome COPPER SOAP FUNGICIDE READY-TO-USE. 22 fluid ounces will treat 7 square yards.

Begin treatment 2 weeks before disease normally appears or when the disease first appears, and repeat at 7 to 10-day intervals for as long as needed. Re-apply after rain.

To control powdery mildews, begin treatment 2 weeks before disease normally appears. Alternatively, begin treatment when the disease first appears, and repeat at 7 to 10-day intervals for as long as needed. Spray every 7 days when the amount of disease is increasing rapidly. If possible, time applications so that 12 hours of dry weather follow application. On plants that are very susceptible to powdery mildew, such as home greenhouse-grown cucumber, it is best to spray the plants twice a week during the first 2 weeks after emergence, and weekly thereafter. On outdoor plants, re-apply after rain.

To control downy mildews, leaf and fruit spots, blights, and rust, begin treatment 2 weeks before disease normally appears or when weather forecasts predict a long period of wet weather. Alternatively, begin treatment when the disease first appears, and repeat at 7 to 10-day intervals for as long as needed. Spray all plant parts thoroughly. Re-apply following heavy rain. Apply every 7 days when the amount of disease is increasing rapidly. Sprays every 5 to 7 days should be used for preventing late blight on potatoes and tomatoes. If possible, time applications so that at least 12 hours of dry weather follows application.

To prevent fruit rots, spray NATURAL GUARD BRAND BY ferti-lome COPPER SOAP FUNGICIDE READY-TO-USE thoroughly onto flowers and fruit. Apply at the start of flowering and continue every 7 to 10 days until harvest. Fungicidal sprays are especially warranted when weather forecasts predict a long period of wet weather. Re-apply after rain.

GRAPES

Note: Do not mix NATURAL GUARD BRAND BY ferti•lome COPPER SOAP FUNGICIDE READY-TO-USE with lime. Certain Vinifera and French Hybrid varieties may be sensitive to copper sprays resulting in marginal leaf burn. Before spraying these varieties, consult your State Experiment Station or make test sprays.

Downy Mildew, Black Rot, Phomopsis Cane and Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew

Spray all plant surfaces thoroughly with NATURAL GUARD BRAND BY ferti-lome COPPER SOAP FUNGICIDE READY-TO-USE. For best control begin treatment when new growth reaches 1/2 inch and repeat at 7 to 14-day intervals throughout the growing season.

Gray Mold (Fruit Rot)

Spray all plant surfaces thoroughly with NATURAL GUARD BRAND BY ferti•lome COPPER SOAP FUNGICIDE READY-TO-USE. For best control begin treatment at the end of bloom and repeat at 7 to 14-day intervals.

PEACHES

Peach leaf curl

Spray all plant surfaces thoroughly with NATURAL GUARD BRAND BY ferti-lome COPPER SOAP FUNGICIDE READY-TO-USE. Can be used to control peach leaf curl. Apply as a dormant spray in late fall during a period of dry weather.

*See label for the complete list of target pests and application rates.