Syngenta Heritage Fungicide (Azoxystrobin) –

Product Description

Syngenta Heritage is a premium, broad-spectrum fungicide formulated with the active ingredient Azoxystrobin, a member of the strobilurin class of fungicides. It provides systemic, preventive, and curative control of various turfgrass and ornamental diseases. Heritage offers long-lasting disease protection through xylem-mobile translocation, ensuring even distribution and extended residual activity. It is widely used in golf courses, sports fields, lawns, nurseries, and landscapes to protect against destructive fungal pathogens.

Key Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum Control – Effectively combats over 20 major turf and ornamental diseases.

• Systemic Action – Moves within plant tissues for thorough and consistent disease suppression.

• Preventive & Curative – Works both as a protectant and early curative treatment.

• Long Residual – Offers up to 28 days of protection, reducing application frequency.

• Turfgrass & Ornamental Safety – Safe for use on all major turf species and ornamental plants when applied according to label instructions.

• Weather-Resistant – Rainfast within one hour of application, ensuring effectiveness despite environmental conditions.

Diseases Controlled

Heritage provides control of the following key turf and ornamental diseases:

Turf Diseases

• Anthracnose (Colletotrichum graminicola)

• Brown Patch (Rhizoctonia solani)

• Dollar Spot (Sclerotinia homoeocarpa, suppression)

• Gray Leaf Spot (Pyricularia grisea)

• Pythium Blight (Pythium aphanidermatum)

• Red Thread (Laetisaria fuciformis)

• Snow Mold (Typhula spp., Microdochium nivale)

• Summer Patch (Magnaporthe poae)

• Take-All Patch (Gaeumannomyces graminis)

• Leaf Spot (Bipolaris spp., Drechslera spp.)

Ornamental Diseases

• Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe spp.)

• Rust (Puccinia spp.)

• Downy Mildew (Peronospora spp.)

• Leaf Spot (Alternaria spp., Cercospora spp.)

• Botrytis Blight (Botrytis cinerea)

• Anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.)

Application Rates

• Turfgrass: 0.2 – 0.4 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft depending on disease pressure and turf species.

• Ornamentals: 1 – 8 oz per 100 gallons of water, applied as a foliar spray at 7- to 28-day intervals, depending on disease severity.

• Pythium Control: Use the higher labeled rate for Pythium-related diseases, particularly in high humidity or wet conditions.

Application Guidelines

• Apply using standard ground spray equipment for even coverage.

• For best results, apply before symptoms appear or at the first signs of disease.

• Rotate with different mode-of-action fungicides to prevent resistance development.

• Avoid mowing or irrigation for at least 1 hour after application to allow for absorption.

Use Restrictions & Safety

• Restricted entry interval (REI): 4 hours (per EPA Worker Protection Standard).

• Do not apply within 25 feet of water bodies to protect aquatic life.

• Do not graze treated areas or feed clippings to livestock.

• Use in rotation with non-strobilurin fungicides to manage resistance.

Environmental & Safety Considerations

• Low toxicity to humans and pets when used as directed.

• Highly toxic to aquatic organisms – prevent drift or runoff into water bodies.

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, long-sleeved shirts, and eye protection during mixing and application.

Conclusion

Heritage fungicide is a powerful, systemic solution for preventing and controlling fungal diseases in turf and ornamental plants. With long-lasting protection, broad-spectrum efficacy, and systemic movement, it is an essential tool for maintaining healthy, disease-free landscapes and golf course turf.

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.  Always consult the product label for complete application instructions and safety guidelines.  For the most accurate label information please refer to the manufacturer website.