Special drugs - fungicides - are excellent in fighting fungal diseases. One of the most effective among them is the drug "Hom". It is used in the garden, garden, flower beds. But so that the drug does not harm the plants, it is important to know how to dilute "Hom" for spraying and how to use it correctly. We will tell about these nuances in this material.
Drug "Home"
The tool has long been known to gardeners, flower growers and gardeners. It is used to protect and treat vegetables, fruits, flowers. For example, he fights excellently against late blight of tomatoes and potatoes, peronosporosis on cucumbers and onions, curly peach leaves, scab on pears and apple trees, rot plums, grapes mildew, spotting and rust of ornamental plants.
What is "Hom"? It is a green-blue odorless powder that is nothing more than copper chlorine.. It is considered an excellent substitute for Bordeaux mixture. It is enough to dissolve it with water and use, whereas the mixture should be prepared according to a certain principle and immediately used. However, unlike her, it is poorly retained on the leaves of plants and is easily washed off by rain. 
Did you know? To keep the solution on the leaves longer, it is recommended to add milk - about 1% of the total volume of the solution.Means "Hom" has long been one of the most popular means in the fight against fungal plant diseases. Copper in its composition was considered to be hardly the only effective remedy. But with the advent of organic fungicides, the popularity of the drug is gradually fading.
Pharmacological properties of the fungicide "Hom"
To understand the essence of the effect of the drug on fungal pathogens, it is necessary to understand what copper oxychloride is and how it affects microorganisms. Penetrating into their cells, the substance interferes with the processes of mineralization of organic substances, disrupting and neutralizing them. Thus, the cells gradually die, and with them the pathogen itself. It is noteworthy that the drug does not cause addiction in microorganisms and acts on them 100% in each case.
Important! Chloroxide of copper causes metal corrosion, therefore it is undesirable to use iron containers to prepare the “Homa” solution.
All these processes take place on the leaves and trunks of the plant. At the same time the substance does not penetrate into the cells of the plant itself. Crystals of basic salt of chloric copper do not dissolve in water or organic liquids, do not collapse under the influence of sunlight or at elevated temperatures. But at the same time they are easily washed off by rain and neutralized with alkali. Without its help, the drug is completely decomposed within six months, disintegrating into harmless components.In fact, "Hom" is a preparation for the treatment of plants, which refers to contact pesticides that are of inorganic nature.
"Hom": instructions for the use of copper oxychloride in horticulture
To use the drug, it must be diluted in water. To begin with, they take a small volume of liquid, in which the right amount of the preparation is diluted. Then gradually add water, bringing the solution to the desired volume. After that, you can proceed to spraying the plants.
Fungicide "Hom", as required by the instructions for use, should be used in calm dry weather, during the period of the least probability of rain. Make sure that the drug evenly covered the leaves and stems of plants. You must use the entire drug without leaving it next time.
Important! Spraying plants at air temperatures above +30 ° C is prohibited.
It is necessary to process plants during the growing season. If ornamental plants are to be treated, the spraying procedure is carried out before flowering and after. The drug is valid for 10-14 days. Fruits and berries are processed no later than 20 days before the harvest. If copper oxychloride is used in the vineyard, the period of use for grapes is increased to 30 days before harvest. In general, the drug is used no more than 3-6 times per season, depending on the treated plant."Hom": the benefits of using a fungicide
Summarizing the above features of the drug, I want to highlight its main advantages over other fungicides. First of all, he effectively fights with most fungal infections of various cultures in the garden, flower garden, in the garden. It does not cause addiction in pests, so it can be used from year to year. Chloroxide copper, if diluted strictly according to the instructions for use, can be used to prevent fungal diseases in plants.
To prepare the solution is simple, the packaging of the drug is convenient, and the tool itself is literally a penny. In addition, it can be used with other means of combating diseases - it goes well with almost any drug, without limiting their actions.
Fungicide "Hom": compatibility with other drugs
The drug "Hom", if you believe the instructions for use, is easily combined with other pesticides, as well as fertilizers and insecticides. It is especially well combined with organic pesticides of the dithiocarbamate group, thus avoiding burns on the leaves of copper-sensitive crops. In this case, the drug gets a longer duration. It can also be used in conjunction with Entobacterin, Inta-Vir, Fufanon, Epin. The only thing to avoid is combining with alkalis. Therefore, it is not necessary to spray copper chlorine with simultaneous use of lime or Aktara in horticulture and floriculture.
Security measures when using the drug "Hom"
The drug belongs to the third class of danger, so there are some limitations to its use. So, it can not be used near water, as it is toxic to fish. It is also not recommended to spray the plants during the flowering period, as the product is a bit dangerous for the bees. It is desirable that they are no closer than 2 km from the treatment area. But in general, "Hom" is safe for them; the instructions for use in the garden recommend that they do not sit on the flowers for 5-6 hours after the treatment of the plants.
Did you know? The drug helps reduce the number of earthworms in the soil. It is slightly toxic for imagoes and golden-eyed larvae, but it does not affect its eggs at all. Dangerous for Hymenoptera from the family Trichogrammat.As for the effect of the drug on a person, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is worth adhering to some safety rules. So, for the preparation of the solution can not use the dishes in which food is prepared. It is necessary to spray plants only in a protective dressing gown, glasses, gloves, a respirator. It is necessary to carry out the procedure, without being distracted by smoke breaks, drinking water or snacks. After the site has been treated for plant diseases with the drug "Home", it is necessary to change clothes, wash thoroughly and rinse your mouth. You also need to ensure that during the treatment there are no pets, as the drug can be dangerous for them.
If the solution gets on the skin, the place should be well lather and rinse with plenty of water. In case of contact with eyes, they are washed with water for at least 10 minutes, trying not to mix eyelids. If the drug got into the mouth or even into the esophagus, you need to drink at least half a liter of cold water or a glass of milk. Then they drink activated carbon (1 g of the drug per 2 kg of body weight).
Important! If the drug has entered the gastrointestinal tract, in no case should vomiting be induced.The substance must be kept away from food, places of eating, drugs, access of children and animals. Do not use the drug after the expiration date. "Hom" fungicide according to the instructions has a shelf life of 5 years.
Chloroxide copper - an effective, cheap, and therefore very popular tool in the fight against fungal plant diseases. It can be used in the garden, flower garden, garden every year - fungal infections do not develop addiction to it. The pesticide is perfectly combined with other pesticides and preparations of a different action. The only thing you should not add "Hom" in fertilizer - the instruction allows you to use it only with drugs for spraying. You should also ensure that the solution does not enter the human body, animals and fish during the processing of the plants. Despite the effectiveness and low cost of the pesticide, it is losing its popularity due to the use of organic fungicides.
