| Formulations | Microencapsulated liquid formulation |
| Potency | 100 ppm |
| Application Type | Soil application, Foilar Application |
| Indian Pesticides Regulatory (CIB) |
| Not Applicable |
| Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) | Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | Re-entry barrier | Safe to predators, parasites and pollinators |
| Not applicable | 0 Days | 0 Days | Yes |
Somguard® SilCop contains 100 ppm nano silver and 100 ppm nano copper. It is produced by nano technology process, encapsulated by a bio polymer and suspended in water. This does not contain hydrogen peroxide and it does not oxidize in sunlight.
Silver is well known for its oligo – dynamic action (cold sterilization). Silver acts as a photo catalyst. Nano particles cause cold injury to microbial cells and deactivates the metabolic system and inhibits further reproduction of the microbe eventually killing it.
Nano copper is known to exhibit wide range of antimicrobial activity against pathogens. Antimicrobial activity is due to its tendency to alternate between its cuprous - Cu [Ι], and cupric - Cu [ΙΙ], oxidation states. The nano copper particles produce hydroxyl radicals which bind with the pathogens DNA and denature its proteins eventually killing it.
Somguard® SilCop is available as a liquid formulation
Dose: 100 ppm: 2.5 ml / L water
Somguard® SilCop for citrus greening:
A common problem among citrus is the half greening of citrus fruits due to bacteria which is spread by a Psyllid insect vector.
Somguard® Silcop to be used along with other products for best results. Package of practices are under:
Somguard® SilCop for treating viral diseases / viral infection in plants:
Virus gets spread by vector insects. Therefore, insect control is must. Spraying Somguard® SilCop disinfects virus on surface of leaves the moment vector deposits virus there. Spray combination: Somguard® SilCop 2.5 ml + Derisom® 2 ml + Bindu™ 0.3 ml per L water. Spray as needed for an acre / hectare based on above spray combination.
Somguard® SilCop for treating wilt disease and dieback caused by Fusarium spp and other such pathogens
Somguard® SilCop is a non-selective universal disinfectant. This treatment will kill all good and bad soil microbes. This step is called Soil disinfection. The following two approaches may be followed:
Treatment 1:
Treatment 2:
Drench root zone with Somguard® SilCop @ 2.5 ml /L of water. Water volume depends on root zone and depth of infection of pathogen. Typically, 1000-2000 L/Ha of water is needed for such drenching. After disinfection - recolonization of rhizosphere (root zone soil) is must. It is recommended to drench soil with AgriLife Rootambio® @ 1 g per L water. Repeat application of AgriLife Rootambio® after 2 weeks (in case of orchard/ fruit crops).
Sample plan
Somguard® SilCop for bacterial and fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, rust, bacterial blight and fruit rot
Spray Somguard® SilCop in early stage of disease on foliage/ affected area. Repeat spray after a week.
Somguard® SilCop and its use in pruning
Pruned debris of plants contain pathogens. Therefore, Somguard® SilCop is recommended for disinfection of the plant parts before pruning or after pruning. Use Somguard® SilCop for foliar spray before pruning or after pruning on the pruned debris.
Note:
Compatible with all agricultural chemicals. Somguard® SilCop should not be used along with microbial biopesticides and biofertilizers as it is a biocide and will kill/inactivate the active beneficial microbes.
Store in ambient temperature, not more than 55 degrees Celsius. Keep container closed after use. Store in a dry place.
Somguard® SilCop has a shelf life of 2 Years from the date of manufacturing
Somguard® SilCop composition can be customized to 50 ppm each of Silver and Copper
Can I spray Somguard® SilCop during day time or a hot day?
Yes. You can spray anytime.
Can I mix Somguard® SilCop with agricultural chemicals?
Yes. You can mix with commonly used agricultural chemicals.
Does this product come under CIB / Insecticides Act/Pesticides regulatory?
Somguard® SilCop is not in Schedule of Insecticides Act. We term Somguard® SilCop as disinfectant. Somguard® Silcop does not come under Pesticides regulatory.
How can I use Somguard® SilCop for soil clean up in Flower Farms?
Drench Somguard® SilCop solution and leave for a week. If possible - work the soil / plough and then drench. Typical spray volume is 1000-1500 L / Ha
How can I use Somguard® SilCop for soil clean up when planting Pulses Crops?
Sow the crop. Drench Somguard® SilCop solution and leave for a week. Typical spray volume is 500-750 L / Ha
Are there any references of Somguard® SilCop field application uses? Can you list them?
Somguard® SilCop field application:
• It is used on Roses in Greenhouses in East Africa and Holland on Powdery Mildew
• It is used on Virus in Chillies / Tomatoes / Vegetables in India
• It is used on Kinnow (Oranges) in Punjab / Hyderabad / Rajasthan (India states)
• It is used on Pomegranate for treating Bacterial Blight
How is Somguard® SilCop unique when compared with other similar products in market?
Yes, Somguard® Silcop is quite unique in comparison to other Silver based products in the market. The ‘market products are formulated with Hydrogen Peroxide which is hazardous and carcinogenic.
We do Nano Silver and Nano Copper by Nano Tech process and encapsulate with Chitosan based biopolymer and suspend in water. Thus - Somguard® SilCop is very unique product. Somgurd® SilCop does NOT get oxidised by sun light
If Somguard® SilCop is consumed by humans accidentally, what would happen and what is the first aid to be given?
Somguard® SilCop has 100 ppm of Silver and 100 ppm Copper. Water is carrier. Therefore, it is not toxic. Chitosan may cause vomiting - and no other health hazard if consumed accidentally. Treat symptomatically.
How long will the nano silver/copper particles which kill the pathogens stay in the applied area?
Somguard® SilCop is a Universal Disinfectant. 100 ppm spray = 500 ml per Acre = 50 ppm per Acre on 4000 Square meters of land and may be 10,000 square metres of foliage. This means not even traces can be found in residues
What are the advantages of Somguard® SilCop in comparison with existing products in market (Example: nature, cost saving, etc)?
Virus can be denatured only by Gold and Silver before entering cells. Therefore when Somguard® AgNP (silver nano product) is sprayed with any systemic insecticide / Derisom (Karanjin based BioPesticide) - once initial symptoms of virus is seen - Silver inactivates Virus when vector makes puncture on leaves. Thus - for virus control Somguard® SilCop is a unique solution
Soil pathogens like Fusarium which causes wilt is very difficult to control by any chemical fungicide. Songuard drenching to soil in such endemic wilt areas - will kill soil pathogens
Is there any certification available to claim it is a natural product?
Silver/Copper are natural products. No certifications are available. However internal assay is done to determine the content which is available as a Certificate of analysis.
