Merpan 80

Reliable protection for orchards and vineyards from F.Makhteshim Chemical Works

The Israeli agricultural chemistry school is globally recognized as one of the most advanced, and Merpan 80 stands as a testament to that status. Developed by F.Makhteshim Chemical Works, this product has firmly established itself in the arsenal of professional orchardists and viticulturists as the benchmark contact fungicide based on captan.

Unlike systemic products that penetrate plant tissues, Merpan 80 works on the surface. By creating a protective barrier, it blocks pathogen development before the fungal mycelium can penetrate deep into leaves or fruits. This specific property makes it an indispensable element of anti-resistance strategies: the active ingredient, belonging to the phthalimide class, effectively destroys disease agents that have developed immunity to many other fungicides.

Application Scope and Efficacy

The product shows stable performance when applied to the most sensitive crops:

• Apple: reliable protection against apple scab, which can destroy a harvest if left uncontrolled.
• Grapevine: control of downy mildew (mildew) and powdery mildew (oidium), as well as grey mold, which is crucial during the berry ripening period.
• Pea: prevention of white and grey mold, preserving the quality of commercial grain.

The formulation as water-dispersible granules ensures high technical efficiency: it is easy to dose, does not create dust when filling the sprayer tank, and quickly forms a homogeneous suspension. With an application rate of 2.0 to 3.0 kg/ha (depending on the phytosanitary conditions), Merpan 80 provides dense coverage that is resistant to being washed away by rain.

Usage Notes

It is important to remember that Merpan 80 requires precise planning of the treatment schedule. The maximum number of applications is limited to four cycles per season, and the pre-harvest interval is 40 days. Adhering to these regulations guarantees that you receive ecologically safe produce free from pesticide residues. Classified as a hazard class 2 product, it requires standard individual protection measures during application, which is a mandatory requirement for any professional grower.