Bumper Super 490 k.e.

Why Bumper Super is the Professional Choice for Cereal Protection

When it comes to protecting cereals, agronomists often face a dilemma: choose a contact pesticide for a quick knockdown of infection or a systemic one for long-lasting protection. Bumper Super 490 EC from Makhteshim Chemical Works solves this by offering a synergy of two active ingredients—prochloraz and propiconazole. This combination transforms the fungicide into a versatile tool that works not only on the leaf surface but also penetrates deep into the plant tissues.

A Dual Attack on Pathogens

The strength of this product lies in its chemical composition. Prochloraz provides powerful contact action, neutralizing infection on the surface and in spore-bearing areas, while propiconazole, with its systemic properties, quickly translocates through the vascular system to protect new growth. Thanks to this tandem, Bumper Super demonstrates exceptional effectiveness against a broad spectrum of diseases:

• All types of rust (brown rust, stem rust);
• Septoria and Fusarium head blight;
• Complex of leaf spots (net blotch, rhynchosporium);
• Cercosporella foot rot.

This makes it indispensable for intensive farming technologies in wheat and barley, where even minimal loss of leaf area is critical for grain filling.

Application and Effectiveness

The product is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate, simplifying tank mix preparation. The application rate of 0.8–1.2 l/ha allows for flexible responses based on the level of infection. It is important to note that the maximum number of treatments is limited to two, with a pre-harvest interval of 30 days. This requires agronomic precision: Bumper Super is most effective as a preventive measure or when the first signs of disease appear.

For whom is this fungicide optimal? Primarily for farms focusing on winter and spring cereals, where the risk of fungal disease is high due to crop rotation or weather patterns. The main requirement is strict adherence to regulations; as a Class 3 hazard fungicide, it requires professional timing to ensure no residue issues in the final harvest.