Custodia KS

Why Custodia is a Field Standard for Crop Protection

When an agronomist faces a complex of diseases, where both rust and spot diseases thrive simultaneously, the choice of fungicide becomes critical. "Custodia SC" from ADAMA is heavy artillery based on azoxystrobin and tebuconazole, meeting the needs of modern farms for both systemic and contact protection in a single solution.

Field Application Scenarios

The product works both preventively and as a curative measure against active infections. Its core advantage lies in combining two mechanisms: strobilurins block fungal respiration, while triazoles disrupt ergosterol synthesis. This allows for robust control over a wide range of pathogens.

• Industrial Crops (sunflower, soybean, rapeseed): The focus is on combating sclerotiniosis, phoma, and alternaria. Agronomists choose Custodia during active growth phases to halt the spread of leaf spots that can consume up to 30% of yield within weeks.
• Vegetable Sector (onions, carrots, tomatoes): The product is essential in managing downy mildew and fusarium wilt. Its systemic action ensures protection even for plant parts that may have been missed during spraying.
• Cereals: Application on barley effectively suppresses helminthosporiosis leaf spots, which are often overlooked at early stages but manifest aggressively during grain filling.

Practical Insights

For maximum efficacy, the dosage ranges from 0.6 to 1.2 L/ha, depending on the phytosanitary pressure. The label allows for up to 2-3 treatments per season, enabling a comprehensive protection strategy: from the first pass at the start of stem elongation to controlling late-season spots during the reproductive stage. As Custodia is categorized as a Class 2 hazard, strict adherence to application protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are mandatory for equipment operators.