Company Name: Bayer
Product Name: Profiler
Technical Name: Fluopicolide 4.44% + Fosetyl-Aluminium 66.67% WG

Description:

Bayer Profiler is a systemic fungicide formulated with Fluopicolide 4.44% and Fosetyl-Aluminium 66.67% WG. It provides preventive and curative protection against downy mildew, particularly in grapes. Its dual mode of action offers long-lasting disease control and helps protect leaves, bunches and new plant growth.

Technical Name:

Fluopicolide 4.44% + Fosetyl-Aluminium 66.67% WG

Mode of Action:

• Fluopicolide: Acts on important cellular structures of oomycete pathogens and provides preventive, curative and anti-sporulant activity.
• Fosetyl-Aluminium: Systemically moves within the plant and inhibits fungal growth and spore production while supporting the plant's natural defence mechanisms.
• The combination provides both protective and curative action against downy mildew.

Features & Benefits:

• Fast and effective action against downy mildew.
• Provides long-lasting disease protection.
• Systemic and translaminar activity.
• Protects leaves, bunches and developing/new growth.
• Provides preventive as well as curative protection.
• Helps suppress sporulation and disease development.
• Combination of two different modes of action helps support resistance-management strategies.

Application Method:

Add the required quantity of Profiler to a partially filled spray tank containing clean water, mix thoroughly, then add the remaining water while maintaining agitation. Apply as a uniform foliar spray. Always follow the locally approved product label for crop, timing and safety instructions.

Dose:

3 g per litre of water is listed in an Indian fungicide compendium for Profiler. APEDA's grape guidance lists 2.25–2.5 kg/ha for Fluopicolide 4.44% + Fosetyl-Al 66.67% WG. Use the dose specified on the current product label applicable to your region.

Pests / Target Disease:

• Downy Mildew
• Grape Downy Mildew (Plasmopara viticola)

Uses:

Primarily used for the management of downy mildew in grapes. Bayer describes Profiler as a fungicide for protecting grape leaves and bunches against downy mildew.

Product Category:

Fungicide – Systemic Fungicide