Balista

Professional crop protection: Balista fungicide field report

In the cultivation of winter wheat and barley, preventing diseases like septoria or fusarium head blight is essential for yields. Balista has proven itself as a reliable systemically-active fungicide that integrates contact action to provide a robust defense shield for grain crops. The formulation, containing spiroxamine, difenoconazole, and tebuconazole, targets a wide spectrum of pathogens including powdery mildew and net blotch.

Application and field performance

The product is formulated as a suspension concentrate. From an operator's perspective, this is a significant advantage: it mixes easily in the spray tank, maintains stability, and does not clog nozzles, ensuring consistent coverage across the field. With an application rate of 0.5 to 1.0 L/ha, it allows for flexible dosage management depending on the infection pressure.

• Multi-active protection: The combination of triazoles and morpholines ensures that pathogens are tackled through multiple physiological pathways, significantly reducing the risk of resistance.
• Efficiency: Two treatments per season are sufficient to maintain healthy crops, provided the application timing is optimal.
• Operational safety: Classified as hazard class 3, it is suitable for standard professional field operations, with a 30-day pre-harvest interval to keep in mind.

We use Balista both prophylactically and curatively against pathogens like rhynchosporium and pyrenophora. Its resistance to wash-off makes it a dependable choice even under unpredictable weather conditions. For those managing large cereal fields, this product offers a balanced, professional approach to maintaining crop health throughout the growing season.