Zirabria
Dormant-season protection against leaf curl and shot hole.
Zirabria is a protective dithiocarbamate fungicide based on ziram, formulated as a water-dispersible granule. It is a specialist product with a narrow, well-defined job: protecting peach against leaf curl and apricot against shot hole, applied in the dormant window when those infections actually take hold. Like all multi-site protectants it carries no resistance risk, and it makes a useful rotation partner for the single-site fungicides used later in the season.
Characteristics
- Multi-site protective action — no practical resistance risk
- The specialist choice for peach leaf curl and apricot shot hole
- Water-dispersible granule — low dust, easy and accurate measuring
- Fits the dormant and pre-bud-swell window when these diseases are controlled
- Valuable rotation partner for single-site fungicides
- FRAC Group M3
How it works
Ziram is a multi-site inhibitor: it chelates metal ions in fungal enzymes and reacts with sulphydryl groups, shutting down several enzyme systems at once and preventing spore germination on the plant surface. The product is protective only and is not absorbed by the plant. FRAC Group M3.
Dosing
| Crop | Target disease | Dose | PHI (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach | Leaf curl (Taphrina deformans) | 200 g/100 L water | 7 |
| Apricot | Shot hole (Wilsonomyces carpophilus) | 250 g/100 L water | 56 |
Doses are indicative. The user is responsible for adjusting the dose to the growth stage of the crop and the conditions of the field. Apply under the guidance of an agricultural technician. Composition, method of application and dose may vary between countries for climatic, technical or legal reasons.
Application
How to apply
Peach leaf curl: first application after 80% of leaves have fallen in autumn; second before the buds start to swell in spring. Apricot shot hole: first immediately after leaf fall in autumn; second before the flower buds open, at the pre-pink bud stage in spring; third when the calyx leaf and stamens are shed from the fruit tip. Note the 56-day pre-harvest interval on apricot — this product belongs in the dormant programme, not in-season.
Compatibility
Use alone. Do not mix with other pesticides.
Always carry out a compatibility test before preparing a tank mixture.
Safety and handling
FATAL IF INHALED. Harmful if swallowed; may cause respiratory irritation, allergic skin reactions and serious eye damage; may cause organ damage through prolonged exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Toxic to fish and to bees — do not apply during flowering. Do not breathe dust, fume, mist, vapour or spray. Wear full protective equipment. Do not allow people or animals into the treated area for 3 days.
Read the label before use. Do not use at home. Keep away from children, food and animal feed. Use only as recommended and at the recommended dose.
Plant protection product
This page is technical information, not an offer of sale. Availability and registration status vary by territory. Always read and follow the approved product label before use.
