Picachu

Description

What is PICACHU

PICACHU is a modern systemic fungicide from Farmisto Chemicals Pvt Ltd designed for reliable protection in rice fields across Pakistan. It contains a powerful combination of Propiconazole 15 percent EW and Isoprothiolane 20 percent EW. These two chemistries work inside the plant, giving both curative and protective action against tough fungal diseases.

It works especially well for controlling rice blast, which is one of the most damaging rice diseases in Pakistan. PICACHU also gives strong support in wheat fields for managing wheat rust and powdery mildew, making it a flexible product for farmers who grow multiple crops.

Pakistan’s key rice growing areas such as Sindh, Punjab, and parts of KPK face changing weather, humidity, and disease pressure. PICACHU delivers dependable crop protection that helps farmers secure yield, maintain crop quality, and reduce losses caused by fungal infections.

PICACHU fits well in integrated crop protection programs and supports improved productivity in the long term. Its systemic nature allows the product to move inside plant tissues for deep, lasting control.

Key Benefits

• Strong systemic movement for complete plant coverage

• Works as both curative and protective

• Reliable control of rice blast in varied climates

• Supports wheat growers for rust and powdery mildew

• Fits easily into modern crop protection programs

• Helps protect yield and grain quality

How It Works

PICACHU provides two modes of action that work together for stronger disease control:

Propiconazole mode of action

Propiconazole is a triazole fungicide. It blocks the production of ergosterol, which is a key part of fungal cell membranes. Without ergosterol, fungi cannot grow, spread, or infect new plant tissues. This makes it effective for controlling many important fungal diseases.

Isoprothiolane mode of action

Isoprothiolane is a thiolcarbamate fungicide. It stops melanin production in the fungus. Melanin protects fungal spores, especially during infection. When melanin is blocked, the fungal spores cannot invade plant cells and they lose their strength. This action helps protect the plant from new infections.

The combination of these two technologies gives PICACHU both curative action on early infections and protective action to stop new disease attacks.

Target Pests and Diseases

Main Targets from Product Block:

• Rice blast

• Wheat rust

• Wheat powdery mildew

Other Crops & Diseases

✔ 1. Wheat

Diseases Controlled:
• Leaf rust
• Stem rust
• Powdery mildew

Benefits / Usage / Why Effective / Ideal Conditions:
• Works well during humid and cool wheat season
• Strong systemic movement protects leaf and stem tissues
• Helps maintain green leaf area for better grain filling

✔ 2. Barley

Diseases Controlled:
• Powdery mildew
• Net blotch

Benefits / Usage / Why Effective / Ideal Conditions:
• Supports early season control for healthy tiller development
• Protects plant canopy under moisture stress
• Improves disease management in intensive cropping areas

✔ 3. Rice

Diseases Controlled:
• Rice blast
• Leaf blast
• Collar rot

Benefits / Usage / Why Effective / Ideal Conditions:
• Very effective in humid monsoon conditions
• Systemic action supports full plant protection
• Reduces spread during peak disease pressure

✔ 4. Soybean

Diseases Controlled:
• Frogeye leaf spot
• Anthracnose

Benefits / Usage / Why Effective / Ideal Conditions:
• Helps maintain canopy health in warm and wet conditions
• Strong curative activity on early leaf spots
• Supports better pod set and seed development

✔ 5. Sugar beet

Diseases Controlled:
• Powdery mildew
• Cercospora leaf spot

Benefits / Usage / Why Effective / Ideal Conditions:
• Maintains leaf strength for good root development
• Works well in rotational systems
• Helps reduce disease spread in dense foliage

✔ 6. Peanut (Groundnut)

Diseases Controlled:
• Leaf spot diseases
• Rust

Benefits / Usage / Why Effective / Ideal Conditions:
• Strong protective barrier on foliage
• Supports healthy pegging and pod formation
• Effective in warm and moist soils

✔ 7. Vegetables (Tomato, Chili, Brinjal)

Diseases Controlled:
• Powdery mildew
• Anthracnose

Benefits / Usage / Why Effective / Ideal Conditions:
• Helps protect fruit and leaf surfaces
• Supports high-value vegetable production
• Works well under poly-tunnel and open field conditions

Recommended Use

• Follow label instructions or contact Farmisto Chemicals for exact dose. Apply or treat seeds as directed on packaging.
• Apply during early disease appearance for best results.

Safety and Precautions

• Wear gloves, mask, and long clothing during mixing and spraying.

• Avoid inhaling spray mist.

• Do not eat or drink during spraying.

• Keep away from children and animals.

• Wash hands and clothes after application.

• Dispose of empty pack safely. Do not reuse for food or water.

Local Advice for Pakistani Farmers

PICACHU is suitable for all major rice and wheat growing regions of Pakistan:

• Punjab: Effective during humid months when rice blast pressure increases. Helps maintain grain quality in basmati and coarse varieties.

• Sindh: Works well in high humidity and warm weather around Larkana, Badin, and Thatta. Controls blast during monsoon storms.

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Useful in Swat, Dir, and Malakand where cooler nights can increase blast infections.

• Balochistan: Supports wheat and rice production in Nasirabad and Jaffarabad with stable disease management in varying rainfall patterns.

Using PICACHU regularly as part of crop protection in Pakistan helps protect yield and supports sustainable farming. LSI keywords such as control rice blast Pakistan, fungicide for wheat rust Pakistan, crop protection in Balochistan, pest control Punjab, fungicide for vegetables Pakistan are naturally linked with PICACHU due to its active ingredients and performance.

FAQs

Q1: What diseases does PICACHU control?
PICACHU controls rice blast, wheat rust, and powdery mildew with strong systemic activity.

Q2: Is PICACHU safe to use?
Yes. Follow protective clothing guidelines, avoid contact with skin, and wash after spraying.

Q3: What is the PHI of PICACHU?
The pre harvest interval is 35 to 40 days.