There are five core components of an effective application strategy for Miravis^® Neo fungicide in corn.

1.    Travel speed
It’s difficult to travel quickly through corn when applying a late-season fungicide application. Keep sprayer speed at a maximum of 10 to 15 km/hr to optimize application.

2.    Boom height
Correct boom height is critical because nozzles need adequate space above the canopy to allow the spray pattern to fully form before entering the crop. The maximum boom height for Miravis^® Neo in corn is 60 cm above the crop. It’s important to not exceed this height when spraying a short corn crop, or when operating an extremely large sprayer. It’s also critical to not set the boom too low — always avoid running the boom through the top of the corn plants.

3.    Spray volume
When applying Miravis^® Neo, 200 L/ha is required to effectively cover a corn crop. Miravis^® Neo protects both the cob and the leaves of the corn plant, so high water volume is required to carry the active ingredient down through the canopy to cover both the plant and the cob.

4.    Spray quality
Fine spray quality allows Miravis^® Neo to travel deep into the crop canopy. Growers should use the finest air-inducted spray they’re comfortable with on their farm. 

Do not apply Miravis^® Neo with spray droplets smaller than the ASABE S572.1 Fine classification.

5.    Spray direction
When applying Miravis^® Neo, ensure the spray vector is vertical, allowing the spray to fall straight down when entering the crop. This provides the maximum possible coverage because fine, air-inducted spray has the most room to go around leaves, travel through the canopy, and get down into the cob.