Virus Stop

Description

Plant Virus Protection & Resistance Support

Virus Stop is a plant protection product designed to help plants strengthen their natural defense mechanisms against certain viral infections. It works by stimulating the plant’s natural defense responses, helping to limit the spread of viruses within infected areas.

How It Works

Virus Stop supports the plant’s natural defense system by encouraging:

• Callose production, which helps reinforce plant cells around infection sites.
• Lignin formation, strengthening plant tissue and creating an additional barrier against infection.
• Phytoalexin production, which helps the plant respond to invading pathogens.

Recommended Crops

Suitable for virus-susceptible vegetable and fruit crops, including:

• Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Watermelons
• Papaya
• Peppers
• Other susceptible vegetable and fruit crops

Viruses Targeted

Virus Stop is recommended for managing plants affected by or susceptible to viruses such as:

• Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV)
• Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)
• Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV)
• Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV)
• Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)
• Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV)

Application Rates

Seedlings
Apply 2.5 mL per 3.8 L (1 gallon) of water approximately 24–48 hours before transplanting.

Tomatoes

• 5 mL/3.8 L (1 gallon) at 5–7 days after transplanting
• 10 mL/3.8 L at 18–20 days after transplanting
• 10 mL/3.8 L at 28–30 days after transplanting

Cucumbers

• 5 mL/3.8 L at 5–7 days after transplanting
• 7.5 mL/3.8 L at 12–14 days after transplanting
• 10 mL/3.8 L at 19–21 days after transplanting

Watermelons

• 5 mL/3.8 L at 7 days after transplanting
• 10 mL/3.8 L at 18–20 days after transplanting
• 10 mL/3.8 L at 28–30 days after transplanting

Papaya

• 5 mL/3.8 L at 2 weeks after transplanting
• 7.5–10 mL/3.8 L at approximately 5 weeks
• 10 mL/3.8 L once monthly thereafter

Compatibility

Virus Stop can be used alongside many fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides. However, do not tank mix with:

• Copper-based products
• Strong emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulations
• Calcium nitrate products
• Highly concentrated powdered salts

When combining products, conduct a compatibility test first to ensure the products can be safely mixed.

Available Size

250 mL

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