HEXAGUARD

Hexaconazole 5% SC

Systemic Fungicide for Broad-Spectrum Disease Control

Introduction

Hexaguard (Hexaconazole 5% SC) is a highly effective systemic triazole fungicide developed by Exylon for the prevention and control of a wide range of fungal diseases in agricultural and horticultural crops. It offers both preventive and curative action, protecting crops during critical growth stages and ensuring healthy plant development.

Its advanced formulation is rapidly absorbed by plant tissues and translocated throughout the plant, providing long-lasting internal protection against fungal pathogens. Hexaguard helps farmers maintain disease-free crops, improve crop vigor, and achieve higher quality yields.

How Hexaguard Works

Hexaguard contains Hexaconazole, a systemic fungicide that belongs to the triazole group.

It works by:

• Inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis in fungal cells.
• Preventing formation of healthy fungal cell membranes.
• Stopping fungal growth and reproduction.
• Moving systemically through the plant to protect new growth.
• Providing long-lasting internal disease protection.

Because of its systemic movement, Hexaguard protects both treated and newly emerging plant tissues.

Why Farmers Choose Hexaguard

• Fast and reliable disease control.
• Protects crops during critical growth stages.
• Promotes healthier foliage.
• Reduces yield losses caused by fungal diseases.
• Improves crop quality and marketability.
• Economical due to low application rates and prolonged protection.
• Suitable for a wide range of crops and farming systems.
• An effective component of Integrated Disease Management (IDM) programs.

Suitable for crops 

cotton, tea, and sugarcane; vegetables such as tomato, chili, brinjal, and okra; fruits like citrus, grapes, pomegranates, and mango; and cereals like rice and wheat.

Diseases Controlled

Hexaguard effectively controls:

• Powdery Mildew
• Rust
• Leaf Spot
• Early Blight
• Late Blight
• Anthracnose
• Sheath Blight
• Dieback
• Scab
• Fruit Rot
• Stem Rot
• Collar Rot
• Black Spot
• Alternaria Leaf Spot
• Cercospora Leaf Spot
• Sigatoka Leaf Spot
• Sooty Mold (early stages)

Recommended Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 40–50 ml per 15-liter spray pump
• Use sufficient water to obtain uniform coverage on both upper and lower leaf surfaces.

Advantages

• Rapid absorption into plant tissues.
• Rainfast after sufficient drying time following application.
• Long-lasting systemic protection.
• Excellent preventive and curative activity.
• Helps maintain green leaves.
• Reduces disease spread.
• Improves flowering and fruit setting.
• Enhances crop productivity.
• Supports healthy plant growth.
• Easy to mix and spray.

Application Method

1. Fill the spray tank halfway with clean water.
2. Add the recommended quantity of Hexaguard.
3. Stir thoroughly.
4. Fill the remaining water.
5. Spray uniformly over the crop.
6. Ensure complete coverage of leaves, stems, and infected areas.

Best Time to Spray

• At the first appearance of disease symptoms.
• During favorable weather conditions for fungal disease development.
• As a preventive spray before severe disease outbreaks.
• Repeat application after 10–15 days if disease pressure remains high, following local recommendations and label directions.

Compatibility

Hexaguard is generally compatible with many commonly used fungicides, insecticides, and micronutrients. However:

• Perform a jar test before tank mixing.
• Avoid mixing with strongly alkaline products unless label guidance confirms compatibility.