Metalaxyl — Dosage & Labelled Products
Fungicide · 5 crops on label · 5 CIB&RC registered brand products
Moderately toxic — blue label triangle (Danger)
Metalaxyl 35% WS is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for disease control. It is approved for use on 5 crops including Bajra, Maize, Mustard, Sorghum.
Metalaxyl dosage by crop
| Crop | Pest / disease | Method | a.i. per ha | Formulation per ha | Water (L/ha) | Waiting period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajra | Downy Mildew · Disease | Spray | Slurry seed treatment with 200g/100 kg seed | 600 g/ 100 kg seed | 0.75- 1.0/100 kg seed | 3-3 months depending on the variety |
| Maize | Downy Mildew · Disease | Spray | Slurry seed treatment with240g/ 100 kg seed | 700 g/ 100 kg seed | 0.75- 1.0/100 kg seed | 3 -4 months depending on the variety |
| Mustard | Downy Mildew · Disease | Spray | Slurry seed treatment with 200g/100 kg seed | 600 g/ 100 kg seed | 0.75- 1.0/100 kg seed | 3-3 months depending on the variety |
| Sorghum | Downy Mildew · Disease | Spray | Slurry seed treatment with 200g/100 kg seed | 600 g/ 100 kg seed | 0.75- 1.0/100 kg seed | 3-3 months depending on the variety |
| Sunflower | Downy Mildew · Disease | Spray | Slurry seed treatment with 200g/100 kg seed | 600 g/ 100 kg seed | 0.75- 1.0/100 kg seed | 3-3 months depending on the variety |
Read the label. Doses above are the registered label claims (Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee) for information only. Always follow the product label and your local agriculture officer's advice, wear protective equipment, and observe the waiting period before harvest. Found an error? Report it. See our terms of use.
Crops on the Metalaxyl label
- Bajra 4 pesticides
- Maize 28 pesticides
- Mustard 15 pesticides
- Sorghum 25 pesticides
- Sunflower 12 pesticides
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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), India - official registered brand product list · View source →. Updated: updated annually · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metalaxyl 35% WS used for in India?
Metalaxyl 35% WS is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for disease control on 5 crops including Bajra, Maize, Mustard.
What is the recommended dosage of Metalaxyl 35% WS?
The registered dosage of Metalaxyl 35% WS varies by crop and target pest. For example: Bajra (Downy Mildew) — 600 g/ 100 kg seed per hectare; Maize (Downy Mildew) — 700 g/ 100 kg seed per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.
How many brand products contain Metalaxyl 35% WS in India?
5 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Metalaxyl 35% WS are available in India, manufactured by 4 companies. All products listed on this page contain Metalaxyl 35% WS as the active ingredient at the registered concentration and are approved under the Insecticides Act 1968.
What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Metalaxyl 35% WS?
The pre-harvest interval for Metalaxyl 35% WS varies by crop: Bajra — 3-3 months depending on the variety days; Maize — 3 -4 months depending on the variety days; Mustard — 3-3 months depending on the variety days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.
Is Metalaxyl safe for all crops?
Metalaxyl 35% WS is only registered for the specific crops listed in its CIB&RC label. Using it on non-registered crops is illegal and may result in crop damage or residue violations. Always verify the crop is listed on the product label before use.