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Caramba is a Group 3 fungicide used for disease control in various crops, including barley, corn, oats, rye, sugar beets, sugarcane, triticale, and wheat. The active ingredient is metconazole (8.6%). It works by inhibiting sterol biosynthesis to control fungal diseases. This product can be applied via ground applications (broadcast or directed/banded sprays) and aerial applications using sprayer irrigation systems. When using sprayer irrigation, ensure the system is equipped with functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pump when water pressure decreases. For ground applications, users must follow specific rate calculations for banded sprays to avoid exceeding permitted rates. Note that Caramba contains a Group 3 fungicide; to manage resistance, it should be rotated with fungicides from different modes of action. Always follow the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and observe specific crop restrictions, such as minimum time from application to harvest and maximum number of applications per season.
Pests covered (1)
fungal diseases
Areas treatable (1)
barley, corn, oats, rye, sugar beets, sugarcane, triticale, and wheat
How to treat each type of area 1
barley, corn, oats, rye, sugar beets, sugarcane, triticale, and wheat
| Target pest |
Location |
Rate |
Unit |
Label notes |
| fungal diseases |
Outdoor |
varies by crop |
fl oz/acre or fl oz/A |
Use according to crop-specific instructions in Table 1. |
Mixing instructions 1
| Label notes |
| When mixing with tank mixes, ensure compatibility; do not mix with products containing a nitrogen-based fertilizer to avoid crop injury. |
Worker safety
PPE required
Protective eyewear, long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, butyl, neoprene, or polyvinyl chloride or nylon), and shoes plus socks.
Timing & weather
- Avoid application if rain is expected shortly after application (refer to specific crop instructions).
Use restrictions 4
- Do not exceed maximum seasonal use rates.
- Observe minimum time from application to harvest (e.g., 30 days for barley/oats/rye/triticale/wheat; 14 days for sugar beets/sugarcane).
- Do not exceed maximum number of applications per season.
- Do not use in greenhouse or transplant production.
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