Captan Gold 4L

CaroVail · EPA Reg 66222-257 · Fungicide Document last checked 2026-05-30

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Captan Gold 4L is a suspension concentrate (SC) fungicide used for plant disease control. Its active ingredient is Captan at a concentration of 38.75% by weight. This product is designed to control various fungal diseases in a wide range of crops, including apples, apricots, blueberries, caneberries (blackberries, raspberries, and dewberries), and nut crops. It can be applied via ground application or aerial application. For effective management, users should follow specific rate instructions based on the target disease and crop type, such as applying 2-4 quarts per acre for scab in apples. The label emphasizes resistance management, suggesting the use of different modes of action to prevent fungal resistance. Handling requires specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including long-sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes plus socks, protective eyewear, and chemical-resistant gloves. Users must also be mindful of environmental hazards, as the product is toxic to fish. Always follow local regulations and the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) when applying this product.

Pests covered (4)

ScabPrimary Scab, Black rot (frogeye), Botrytis blossom end rotBrown rot twig and blossom blight, Jacket rot Shothole, Scab, Leaf blight, AnthracnoseAnthracnose, Botrytis, Spur blight, Fruit rot

Areas treatable (4)

Apples (Western U.S.)Apples (Eastern U.S.)AlmondsCaneberries (Blackberries, Raspberries, and Dewberries)

How to treat each type of area 4

Apples (Western U.S.)

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Dilution	Label notes
Scab	Outdoor	2 - 4	quarts/acre	Ground: 20 to 400 gal of water; Air: 5 to 20 gal of water	Most effective when used in a protective schedule before infection occurs.

Apples (Eastern U.S.)

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Dilution	Label notes
Primary Scab, Black rot (frogeye), Botrytis blossom end rot	Outdoor	4	quarts/acre	Ground: 20 to 400 gal of water; Air: 5 to 20 gal of water	Apply at 5 to 7 day intervals as needed to maintain control in prebloom, bloom, petal fall, and first cover sprays.

Almonds

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Dilution	Label notes
Brown rot twig and blossom blight, Jacket rot Shothole, Scab, Leaf blight, Anthracnose	Outdoor	3 - 4	quarts/acre	Ground: 20 to 500 gal of water; Air: 5 to 25 gal of water	When tank mixed, use 2 quarts/acre.

Caneberries (Blackberries, Raspberries, and Dewberries)

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Dilution	Label notes
Anthracnose, Botrytis, Spur blight, Fruit rot	Outdoor	2	quarts/acre	Ground: 45 to 100 gal of water	Apply when blossoms are in bud. For fruit rot, apply at early bloom and again at full bloom.

Mixing instructions 1

For pests	Label notes
General	Can be combined at labeled dosage rates with most commonly used fungicides and insecticides, except for highly alkaline materials like lime-sulfur or Bordeaux mixture.

Worker safety

Re-entry interval (REI) 24 hours (for most crops listed)

PPE required Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus socks, protective eyewear, chemical-resistant gloves (except pilots, flaggers, and applicators driving motorized equipment), and chemical-resistant apron when mixing/loading.

Timing & weather

Avoid spray application during temperature inversions.
Avoid spray application when wind is high to prevent drift.
Avoid application when wind is blowing from sensitive areas.

Use restrictions 5

Do not apply to adjoining food, fiber, or pasture crops.
Do not apply to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below mean high water mark.
Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of washwaters.
Do not apply more than 20 qts./A per year (Almonds).
Do not apply more than 32 qts./A per year (Apples/Blueberries).

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