Custodia - Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w SC - ADAMA
ADAMA Custodia is a combination fungicide containing Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w SC. Its verified Custodia label uses cover fruit rot, powdery mildew and die-back in chilli, purple blotch in onion, and sheath blight in rice. Follow the crop-specific label rate and water volume.
Item description
ADAMA Custodia Fungicide: Product Overview
ADAMA Custodia contains Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w SC, combining two fungicide mode-of-action groups in a suspension concentrate.
The verified Custodia label directions cover chilli, onion and rice for the diseases listed below. The formulation rate, water volume and pre-harvest guidance are crop-specific, so use the relevant row and the current statutory pack label.
Verified Product Benefits
- Three verified Custodia crop uses: Chilli, onion and rice directions are supported by the current brand label and statutory major-use table.
- Two fungicide groups: Azoxystrobin is FRAC Group 11 and tebuconazole is FRAC Group 3.
- Multiple listed diseases: The verified uses cover chilli fruit rot, powdery mildew and die-back, onion purple blotch, and rice sheath blight.
- Crop-specific directions: Registered formulation rates and water volumes are listed separately rather than reduced to one universal dose.
- Suspension concentrate: Shake and measure the SC formulation exactly as directed on the current pack.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ADAMA Custodia |
| Active ingredients | Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w |
| Formulation | SC (suspension concentrate) |
| Product type | Combination fungicide |
| FRAC groups | 11 (Azoxystrobin) + 3 (Tebuconazole) |
| Chemical groups | QoI / strobilurin + DMI / triazole |
| Pack variants listed | 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre |
How Custodia Works
Azoxystrobin is a FRAC Group 11 QoI fungicide that inhibits fungal mitochondrial respiration at the Qo site. Tebuconazole is a Group 3 DMI fungicide that inhibits sterol 14-alpha-demethylase, disrupting ergosterol biosynthesis needed for normal fungal cell membranes.
Both are single-site groups and require responsible resistance management. This page does not describe Custodia as resistance-proof, and it does not recommend repeated use outside the current label programme.
Registered Crops, Diseases and Label Directions
| Crop | Registered disease | Formulation dose | Water volume | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli | Fruit rot, powdery mildew and die-back | 600 ml/ha | 500–750 L/ha | 5 days |
| Onion | Purple blotch | 750 ml/ha | 800 L/ha | 7 days |
| Rice (paddy) | Sheath blight | 750 ml/ha | 800 L/ha | Not stated in the current major-use table |
PHI means pre-harvest interval. A missing rice PHI is not a zero-day interval; follow the current Custodia pack before spraying and harvesting. No universal per-litre or pump dose is published.
Application and Resistance-Stewardship Guide
- Confirm the diagnosis: Use only for a verified crop-and-disease combination on the current Custodia label.
- Measure by crop: Use the formulation rate and water volume in the relevant row.
- Timing: Apply according to the current label disease stage and programme; no instant cure or fixed universal schedule is promised here.
- Mixing: Shake the container and dilute as directed on the current pack. No tank-mix, fertilizer or adjuvant compatibility recommendation is made here.
- Resistance management: Follow label limits and qualified local advice; select any alternative only where its own label supports the crop and disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does ADAMA Custodia contain?
It contains Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w in an SC formulation.
2. Which Custodia uses are verified here?
Chilli fruit rot, powdery mildew and die-back; onion purple blotch; and rice sheath blight.
3. What is the registered formulation rate?
600 ml/ha for chilli and 750 ml/ha for onion and rice, using the crop-specific water volume above.
4. What is the waiting period?
The listed PHI is 5 days for chilli and 7 days for onion. The current major-use table does not state a rice PHI, so check the current physical pack rather than assuming zero days.
5. Can Custodia be mixed with fertilizers or adjuvants?
No positive tank-mix recommendation is made on this page. Use only compatibility directions supported by the current labels and qualified local advice.
Safety and Storage
Wear protective clothing, chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, a suitable mask and boots while measuring, mixing and spraying. Avoid skin, eye, mouth and inhalation exposure; wash after handling. Prevent drift, runoff and equipment washings from contaminating people, livestock, food, feed and water.
Store the sealed original container in a locked, cool, dry and ventilated pesticide area away from children, food, feed and seed. The ADAMA label states that there is no specific antidote and treatment is symptomatic and supportive; seek urgent medical attention and show the current label after suspected exposure.
Disclaimer: This information supports product selection and does not replace the statutory label. Always follow the current ADAMA Custodia pack and leaflet for crop, dose, timing, PHI, PPE, first aid, storage and disposal.
Quick Facts
Watering
Twice a week
Sunlight
Indirect light
Humidity
High 60-80%
Temperature
18-27°C