The active ingredient, copper, is an established fungicide that disrupts the cellular processes of many types of plant fungus and bacteria. Ortho® Garden Fungicide Ready-to-Use controls over 35 common garden diseases, including powdery mildew, various blights, and rusts.

Ortho® Garden Fungicide Ready-to-Use is ideal for the following situations:

• Visible disease symptoms
• Preventative care to protect your plants
• Protecting vulnerable plants such as roses, tomatoes, cucumbers and squash.
• Greenhouse gardening where higher humidity levels can increase the risk of fungal problems

• Store the product in a safe place, out of reach of children and pets.
• Always wear gloves when handling and applying, as this product can cause skin and eye irritation. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after use and before eating, drinking, or using the toilet. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
• Do not allow adults, children, or pets to enter treated areas until sprays have completely dried.
• This product is TOXIC to birds, small wild mammals, and aquatic organisms.
• Do not apply directly to any body of water. Avoid contaminating irrigation or drinking water supplies.
• Avoid application in gusty winds to prevent spray drift.
• To reduce runoff, avoid applying on moderate to steep slopes, compacted soil, or clay, especially when heavy rain is forecast. Consider using a vegetative strip between the treated area and water bodies.
• For outdoor flowers and ornamentals, do not exceed 10 applications per year.
• Do not apply to fruits or vegetables within one day of harvesting.
• Be aware that freshly treated areas may be slippery.
• Do not reuse the empty container. Recycle it if facilities are available, or dispose of it with your household garbage according to local regulations.