Metalaxyl — Dosage & Labelled Products
Fungicide · 6 crops on label · 15 CIB&RC registered brand products
Moderately toxic — blue label triangle (Danger)
Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968 by CIB&RC for disease control. It is approved for use on 6 crops including Black Pepper, Grapes, Mustard, Pearl Millet.
Metalaxyl dosage by crop
| Crop | Pest / disease | Method | a.i. per ha | Formulation per ha | Water (L/ha) | Waiting period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pepper | Foot Rot · Disease | Soil application | 1.8 g.a.i/vine or 0.09% | 2.5 gm/vine or 0.125% | 2 lt./vine (spraying) 5 lt. / vine (soil drenching) | Not less than 21 weeks |
| Black Pepper | Fruit Rot · Disease | Spray | 1.8 g.a.i/vine or 0.09% | 2.5 gm/vine or 0.125% | 2 lt./vine (spraying) 5 lt. / vine (soil drenching) | Not less than 21 weeks |
| Black Pepper | Phytophthora · Disease | Spray | 1.8 g.a.i/vine or 0.09% | 2.5 gm/vine or 0.125% | 2 lt./vine (spraying) 5 lt. / vine (soil drenching) | Not less than 21 weeks |
| Black Pepper | Phytophthora · Disease | Soil application | 1.8 g.a.i/vine or 0.09% | 2.5 gm/vine or 0.125% | 2 lt./vine (spraying) 5 lt. / vine (soil drenching) | Not less than 21 weeks |
| Grapes | Downy Mildew · Disease | Spray | 2000 g | 2500 g | 500 lt. | Not less |
| Grapes | Powdery Mildew · Disease | Spray | 0.40% | 0.50% | - | than 7 weeks |
| Mustard | Alternaria Leaf Blight · Disease | Spray | 1800 gm or 0.18% | 2500 gm or 0.5% | 1000 lt. | Not less than 8 weeks |
| Mustard | White Rust · Disease | Spray | 1800 gm or 0.18% | 2500 gm or 0.5% | 1000 lt. | Not less than 8 weeks |
| Pearl Millet | Downy Mildew · Disease | Spray | 1440 gm or 0.28% | 2000 gm or 0.4% | 500 lt. | Not less than 7 weeks |
| Potato | Late Blight · Disease | Spray | 1800 gm or 0.18% | 2500 gm or 0.25% | 1000 lt. | Not less than 7 weeks |
| Tobacco | Damping Off · Disease | Spray | 3600 g or 0.072% | 5000 g or 0.1% | 5000 lt. | Not less than 7 weeks |
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
- Black Pepper 1 pesticides
- Grapes 59 pesticides
- Mustard 15 pesticides
- Pearl Millet 5 pesticides
- Potato 39 pesticides
- Tobacco 9 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 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP used for in India?
Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP is a fungicide registered under India's Insecticides Act 1968. It is approved by CIB&RC for disease control on 6 crops including Black Pepper, Grapes, Mustard.
What is the recommended dosage of Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP?
The registered dosage of Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP varies by crop and target pest. For example: Black Pepper (Foot Rot) — 2.5 gm/vine or 0.125% per hectare; Black Pepper (Fruit Rot) — 2.5 gm/vine or 0.125% per hectare. Always follow the CIB&RC registered label dose for your specific crop.
How many brand products contain Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP in India?
15 CIB&RC registered brand products containing Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP are available in India, manufactured by 12 companies. All products listed on this page contain Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP 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 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP?
The pre-harvest interval for Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP varies by crop: Black Pepper — Not less than 21 weeks days; Black Pepper — Not less than 21 weeks days; Black Pepper — Not less than 21 weeks days. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop.
Is Metalaxyl safe for all crops?
Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP 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.