1. Mode of action

Ziram is a fungicide with a preventive activity and a broad spectrum of action. It is well tolerated by all crops and exhibits a useful repellent action against birds, rodents and game.

It inhibits spore germination and mycellium growth by interfering with various enzymes involved in the respiration process. This property of acting on many sites of the biochemical process ensures that the product is free from resistance problems and effective against many fungi. The presence of zinc in the compound, in combination with the "dithiocarbamate" function makes the product particularly effective against Taphrina, Coryneum, scab, rusts, Phytophtora and Septoria. With regard to this specific spectrum of action, ziram is recognized as a reference product for the protection of stone fruits and vegetables.

2.Target crops

Ziram is mainly used on:

• almonds
• peaches and stone fruits
• apples and pears
• vegetables and grapes.

Efficacy trials carried out continuously worldwide demonstrate the many benefits of using ziram in disease control programmes.

3. Application

Ziram can be used alone, but Taminco also recommends its use in combination with new selective and curative fungicides. In this respect, ziram is increasingly becoming an up-to-date compound. Used in combination, ziram increases the preventive activity, broadens the spectrum of action, and reduces the risk of decreased sensitivity to the fungicide with which it is combined. Such combinations are ideally suitable for use in response to scab warning systems, with the benefits of reduced cost and minimised chemical input into the environment.

Ziram is moderately toxic to Typhlodromus and can be included in Integrated Pest Management programmes.

4. Available formulations

Ziram Phyto 97 %	Technical product for formulation purposes
Ziram 90% WP	Wettable powder
Ziram 86% WP	Wettable powder
Ziram 81% WG Ziram 76% WG	Water-dispersible granules
Ziram + X (WG)	Combination of ziram with other active ingredients (e.g. dicarboximides or triazoles) formulated as water-dispersible granules

This chemical may not be registered for use or application in your particular area. Great care should be taken to carefully review the registration status of this chemical prior to use. Always check the locally approved label for the application rates to ensure that you are using the correct dosage for your particular area. The chemical label may contain additional warnings and application information which should be strictly adhered to when using this chemical.