SA Estricon

Synergy of Components: The Mechanics of SA Estrikon

The efficacy of the fungicide "SA Estrikon" by "Spektr-Agro" is built upon the combination of two chemical classes: benzimidazoles and triazoles. The active ingredients — thiophanate-methyl and epoxiconazole — form a powerful tandem, where one component provides preventive and "stop-effect" action, while the other ensures deep curative penetration.

Technical Breakdown of the Formulation

• Thiophanate-methyl (benzimidazoles): Provides both contact and systemic action. Its key advantage is the ability to block pathogen cell division (mitosis) at early stages, which is critical for controlling Fusarium head blight.
• Epoxiconazole (triazoles): This is the "heavy artillery" against rust and leaf spots. The substance has pronounced systemic properties, moving rapidly through the plant's xylem to protect new growth that appears after application.

This combination allows the product to effectively suppress the development of powdery mildew, septoria, helminthosporium, and eyespot on winter and spring cereal crops. The suspension concentrate formulation guarantees excellent adhesion to the leaf surface, preventing washout by rain.

Practical Application Aspects

Due to its systemic properties, the product is ideally suited for intensive wheat and barley cultivation programs. A dosage rate of 0.4–0.6 l/ha allows for flexible adaptation of the protection scheme based on the level of field infestation. The maximum number of applications (2) fits perfectly into the protection protocol at the flag leaf stage and the beginning of heading. The high speed of penetration into plant tissues (1–2 hours) makes the fungicide weather-resistant, while its systemic distribution protects even those areas not directly covered during spraying.