Captan 80 WDG is a multi-site contact fungicide that rapidly penetrates fungal spores and can be used as an effective protectant in a variety of crops including apples, almonds, grapes, pears, stone fruit, strawberries and ornamentals. Captan 80 WDG is most effective when used in a protective schedule before infection occurs.

Functions: Fungicide

FRAC Code: M

Application Technique: Sprayers

Formulation Type: Water-Dispersible Granules (WDG)

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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Captan: N-Trichloromethylthio-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide - 80%

OTHER INGREDIENTS - 20%

Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • Captan 80 WDG is an excellent multi-site contact fungicide that provides control of diseases such as Phomopsis, scab, leaf spot, powdery mildew, Botrytis blossom-end rot and many others.
  • Applications of Captan 80 WDG can be made by ground or air providing residual control of a variety of diseases.
  • Captan 80 WDG may be applied with other EPA approved fungicides for improved disease control and as part of an integrated pest management program.
  • Highly concentrated, dry formulation allows for effi cient storage and handling
Product Information

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Captan

FUNGICIDE GROUP: M4

ACTIVE INGREDIENT PER GALLON: 0.8 lbs.

MODE OF ACTION: Inhibits respiration of fungi and bacteria

PACKAGING: 30 lbs.

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
Product Use Rate

APPLES (East of the Rocky Mountains)

DISEASE APPLICATION RATE (Quarts of product/Acre) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Primary Scab, Black Rot (frogeye), Botrytis Blossom-end-rot 5.0 Apply in 20 to 400 gallons of water using ground equipment or in 5 to 20 gallons of water by air. Apply at 5-to 7-day intervals as needed to main¬tain control in pre-bloom, bloom, petal fall, and first cover sprays.
Secondary Scab, Brooks Fruit Spot, Sooty Blotch, Fly Speck, Black Rot, Black Pox, Botryosphaeria Rot, Bitter Rot

2.5–5.0

 

Apply in 20 to 400 gallons of water using ground equipment or in 5 to 20 gallons of water by air. Apply at 10-to 14-day intervals in second and later cover sprays.
Powdery Mildew

2.5–5.0

If powdery mildew is a problem, add 6 to 12 pounds sulfur per acre to all post-bloom sprays until foliage matures. NOTE: Do not use Captan 80 WDG in combination with or closely following or in alternation with wettable sulfur products on sulfur sensitive varieties of apples such as Red Delicious, Staymen, Baldwin, King etc. as severe injury and defoliation may occur.
RESTRICTIONS

Do not apply more than 40 pounds of Captan 80 WDG per acre per year.

Do not apply more than 5 lbs. per acre per application.

May be applied up to day of harvest.

REI is 24 hours

APPLES (West of the Rocky Mountains)

DISEASE APPLICATION RATE (Quarts of product/Acre) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Primary Scab

2.5–5.0

Apply in 20 to 400 gallons of water per acre using ground equipment or in 5 to 20 gallons of water by air. To reduce the potential for disease resistance development to other fungicides having a similar spectrum, the lower rate may be used in tank mixtures.
Secondary Scab 2.5–5.0 In midsummer cover sprays, the dosage may be reduced to 2.5 pounds per acre.
RESTRICTIONS

Do not apply more than 40 pounds of Captan 80 WDG per acre per year.

Do not apply more than 5 lbs. per acre per application.

May be applied up to day of harvest.

REI is 24 hours

  APPLES (Pacific Northwest)

DISEASE APPLICATION RATE (Quarts of product/Acre) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Bull's Eye Rot, Botrytis Rot 3.75 Apply in 20 to 400 gallons of water using ground equipment or in 5 to 20 gallons of water by air. Make 1 or 2 applications with late cover sprays and 1 final spray prior to harvest.
RESTRICTIONS

Do not apply more than 40 pounds of Captan 80 WDG per acre per year.

Do not apply more than 5 lbs. per acre per application.

May be applied up to day of harvest.

REI is 24 hours

  STRAWBERRIES

DISEASE APPLICATION RATE (Quarts of product/Acre) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Botrytis (gray mold), Leaf Spot

1.87–3.75

Apply by broadcast spray sufficient water for thorough coverage by ground equipment or in 10 to 20 gallons of water by air. Begin applications when new growth starts in the spring and before fruit starts to form. Repeat at 7-to 14-day intervals. Under conditions favorable to fruit rot, continue applications through harvest period treating immediately after each picking

If applying as a directed/banded spray; use band rate of Captan 80 WDG according to the following formula:

Plant Bed Width (inches) or Row Spacing (inches) x Broadcast rate per acre = Banded rate of Captan 80 WDG per acre

RESTRICTIONS

Do not apply more than 30 lbs. per acre per year.

May be applied up to day of harvest.

The REI is 24 hours.

Directions for use

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

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Precautionary Statements

Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do not get in eyes. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dust or spray mist.

Personal Protective Eqiupment

Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category C on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart. All mixers, loaders, applicators, and other hanclers (including handlers participating in seeding and transplanting as part of root-dip or greenhouse-soil treatments must wear:

  • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
  • Shoes plus socks
  • Protective eyewear
  • Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material (except pilots, flaggers or applicators driving motorized equipment) such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber, natural rubber, neoprene rubber, or nitrite rubber > 14 mils
  • Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading, participating in dip treatments, cleaning up spills, cleaning equipment, or otherwise exposed to the concentrate.
User Safety Recommendations

Users should:

  • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
  • Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
  • Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
Environmental Hazards

This pesticide is toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.

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Storage and Disposal

PROHIBITIONS: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage, disposal, or cleaning of equipment. Open dumping is prohibited. Do not reuse empty container.

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Keep pesticide in original container. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Protect from excessive heat. Store in a cool, dry place.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.