Feb 14, 2012

MasterCop fungicide/bactericide gains EPA approval

MasterCop fungicide/bactericide, from MANA Crop Protection, has received EPS approval for its new copper complex formulation of copper sulfate pentahydrate, delivering bioactivity for the control of bacterial and fungal diseases on citrus, vegetables, tree nuts, small fruits, vines and field crops.

MasterCop allows for targeted rates of copper to be delivered for broad-spectrum disease management. With BioRetain as a key component of its formulation, MasterCop’s penetration into the plant cuticle improves performance per pound of active ingredient.

MasterCop provides locally systemic and preventive methods for disease control, which is one of the critical benefits of copper complex inputs on high-value crops.

MANA Crop Protection recommends MasterCop be applied at one pint per acre for annual crops and two pints per acre for permanent crops. Higher application rates are allowed for bacterial and fungal disease control when used according to label guidelines for selective crops.

Specific to industry concerns about soil-loading from copper-based inputs used on high-value crop acres, MasterCop’s use rate reduces the impact on soil-loading versus traditional copper products, MANA said. The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is currently evaluating MasterCop regarding formulation qualities and benefits specific to this topic. MANA Crop Protection anticipates OMRI certification in 2013.

MasterCop has received federal registration approval from the EPA. State label approval currently exists for Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Remaining state registrations are submitted and are expected within the 2012.

To learn more about MasterCop fungicide/bactericide, go to the MANA Crop Protection website, or call (866) 406-6262.