daconil

[michigan steve]

When is the best time of day to use this? Or doesn't it matter?

[palmislandRandy]

Not sure if it makes a difference, but I would not spray any chemicals in full sun.

[rprimbs]

Chlorothalonil is very volatile -- it evaporates easily -- so maybe it would be better to use it in the evening when it is cooler?

Edited June 13, 2013 by rprimbs

[Trava]

And is very poisonous.Like all other pesticides.

[kahili]

Daconil is a fungicide, not a pesticide, and it is considered to be of low toxicity to mammals. It is also considered to have a very low volatility-4300 times less volatile than glycerin (which has a very low volatility). But is it always a good practice to spray chemicals in the early am (just make sure the leaves are dry and not wet from dew etc) or late afternoon.

[Patricia-CR]

Yep, early a.m. or late afternoon, plus I'd use an adherent.

[michigan steve]

Thanks guys

[kahili]

Patricia, Daconil adds a surfactant to it already, so no need

[Patricia-CR]

Ah, thanks, perfect then.

[Jeff Searle]

Like others stated, early morning or late afternoon is best. Daconil has an excellent rating for controlling things like, Rhizoctonia, Botrytis and fusarium. A rating of very good for Alternaria. And does nothing for Downy mildew, Phytophthora and Pythium.

[rprimbs]

Daconil is a fungicide, not a pesticide, and it is considered to be of low toxicity to mammals. It is also considered to have a very low volatility-4300 times less volatile than glycerin (which has a very low volatility). But is it always a good practice to spray chemicals in the early am (just make sure the leaves are dry and not wet from dew etc) or late afternoon.

Maybe it is not so volatile compared to other chemicals. I was thinking about it in terms of using it on melons and squash. I was told by a farmer (He grew watermelons) that it is not systemic and it is volatile -- not as volatile as something like gasoline of course, and it is not terribly toxic. I know that the farmers always sprayed in the early mornings. But when I grew melons and squash I would just spray during the day, once a week, and I had no problem with fungus and mildew.

[Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax)]

You should respect Daconil. Here's a link to the Material Safety Data Sheet for one formulation. Please observe that it has a "Warning" signal word and that it clearly states MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. I'm not telling you not to use it, just follow the directions carefully. Those directions are there for a reason. I work with pesticides every day, and Daconil isn't a low risk product by any means.

http://www.cdms.net/LDat/mp2BS017.pdf

Make sure you get the MSDS for the formulation you plan to use.

[JEFF IN MODESTO]

You should respect Daconil. Here's a link to the Material Safety Data Sheet for one formulation. Please observe that it has a "Warning" signal word and that it clearly states MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. I'm not telling you not to use it, just follow the directions carefully. Those directions are there for a reason. I work with pesticides every day, and Daconil isn't a low risk product by any means.

http://www.cdms.net/LDat/mp2BS017.pdf

Make sure you get the MSDS for the formulation you plan to use.

MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED.

FYI,

So is water. And it don't take much.

Just like anything , common sense is best practice.

Jeff

[sonoranfans]

You should respect Daconil. Here's a link to the Material Safety Data Sheet for one formulation. Please observe that it has a "Warning" signal word and that it clearly states MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. I'm not telling you not to use it, just follow the directions carefully. Those directions are there for a reason. I work with pesticides every day, and Daconil isn't a low risk product by any means.

http://www.cdms.net/LDat/mp2BS017.pdf

Make sure you get the MSDS for the formulation you plan to use.

MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED.

FYI,

So is water. And it don't take much.

Just like anything , common sense is best practice.

Jeff

Common sense would tell you that the inhalation warning on MSDS sheets is for vapors, not liquids. I guess common sense isn't as common as we think...

[JEFF IN MODESTO]

You should respect Daconil. Here's a link to the Material Safety Data Sheet for one formulation. Please observe that it has a "Warning" signal word and that it clearly states MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. I'm not telling you not to use it, just follow the directions carefully. Those directions are there for a reason. I work with pesticides every day, and Daconil isn't a low risk product by any means.

http://www.cdms.net/LDat/mp2BS017.pdf

Make sure you get the MSDS for the formulation you plan to use.

MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED.

FYI,

So is water. And it don't take much.

Just like anything , common sense is best practice.

Jeff

Common sense would tell you that the inhalation warning on MSDS sheets is for vapors, not liquids. I guess common sense isn't as common as we think...

Cuz you cant inhale water? Oh I now I see!

It was meant as a tongue in cheek comment to the often ridiculous MSDS sheets.

They must have a MSDS sheet on humor.