Fungicides

Fungicides protect UAE crops, palms, lawns and garden plants from the fungal diseases that build up in humid shade houses, waterlogged roots and damp coastal nights. This range covers copper protectants, systemic fungicides for root and leaf diseases, turf products and organic sprays, with delivery across all seven Emirates.

What is in our fungicide range

• Copper fungicides: copper oxychloride products such as CODIMUR 50 copper oxychloride WP, Beltanol-L copper fungicide/bactericide, Cobre Lainco and Curenox 50 WP, plus Kocide 2000 (copper hydroxide) and Copperver. Copper acts as a protectant against many fungal and bacterial leaf diseases.
• Systemic fungicides: Tebuconazole 43% SC, Score 250 EC, azoxystrobin products including Syngenta Ortiva 250SC and Promesa SC, Idro Ram Flo, and Bayer Luna Sensation (fluopyram + trifloxystrobin).
• Root rot and damping-off: Previcur Energy SL for root rot and downy mildew, Tachigaren (hymexazol) and Syngenta Uniform for soil-borne diseases.
• Mildew control: Alfil 80% WG mildew fungicide and TYPIC Sulphur 80% WDG, which also has miticide activity.
• Turf: Bayer Exteris Stressgard for lawn and sports-turf disease.
• Organic and ready-to-use: Safer Garden Fungicide, Safer Neem Oil RTU and Garden Safe Fungicide 3 concentrate, which combines fungicide, insecticide and miticide action.

How to choose a fungicide

Look closely at the symptoms. White powder on leaves is powdery mildew. Yellow patches on top with grey or purple growth underneath often mean downy mildew. Brown spots with rings point to leaf spot or early blight. Seedlings collapsing at soil level suggest damping-off, while wilting plants with brown, soft roots indicate root rot.

Protectant fungicides such as copper and sulphur form a barrier and work best before or at the first sign of disease. Systemic fungicides are taken up by the plant and help once infection has started. For root diseases, choose a product labelled for soil or drench application. Rotate between fungicide groups to prevent resistance.

Disease control in UAE conditions

• Shade houses: humidity builds overnight, making mildew common on cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers. Improve ventilation and start protectant sprays early in the season.
• Irrigation: over-watering on heavy or saline soil is a leading cause of root rot. Check drippers, water early in the day and let the surface dry between cycles.
• Heat: avoid spraying in summer midday heat; copper and sulphur in particular can scorch leaves at high temperatures.
• Lawns: turf diseases appear in humid weather on heavily irrigated grass. Water in the morning, not at night.
• Hygiene: remove infected leaves and fallen fruit, and clean tools between plants.

Safe use

Always read and follow the product label, wear gloves and a mask, and keep children, pets and food away from the treated area. Respect the pre-harvest interval on edible crops and do not spray in wind.

Explore the full Pesticides range, or combine disease control with products from our Insecticides and Organic Pesticides categories.

Shoppers here often also look for nematicides for soil pests and garden tools and sprayers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which fungicide works for powdery mildew?

Sulphur-based products and mildew fungicides such as Alfil 80% WG are common choices, and systemic options help when infection is established. Check the label for your crop.

Is copper fungicide safe for vegetables?

Copper fungicides are widely used on vegetables when applied according to the label. Follow the pre-harvest interval and avoid spraying in high heat.

How do I treat root rot?

Fix the irrigation first, then use a fungicide labelled for soil-borne disease, such as Previcur Energy or a hymexazol product, applied as the label directs.

Do you have organic fungicides?

Yes, including Safer Garden Fungicide, Safer Neem Oil RTU and Garden Safe 3-in-1 products.