Micronised sulphur as comprehensive protection for grapevines

• Behind the extraordinary worldwide recognition of our wine industry lies the constant and often unseen effort of our farmers to ensure the protection of their crops.
• At AFEPASA, we are committed to providing the wine industry with the best crop protection tools, offering comprehensive solutions to tackle the main pests and diseases affecting grapevines.
• Micronised sulphur applied by dusting is an excellent solution for naturally and sustainably creating a hostile environment for fungi, mites and other threats, such as grapevine moth.

Grapevine cultivation is undoubtedly one of the leading pillars of our agriculture and agri-food industry, both nationally and internationally, as demonstrated by the outstanding reputation and strength of our wine industry worldwide.

Behind this well-deserved recognition, however, it is important to highlight the demanding and often unseen work carried out by our farmers season after season. Their goal is to achieve the best results in terms of productivity and quality by implementing every measure available to ensure the best possible protection and development of their vineyards against external threats that, in the form of pests and diseases, put the present and future of their farms at risk.

A clear example is the grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana), a lepidopteran highly specialised in this crop. It can produce up to three generations in the same vineyard, laying its eggs during the grape growth stage, when the berries are approximately pea-sized, with the larvae subsequently emerging once the bunch has formed and causing irreversible damage to the fruit.

To tackle this threat, which is present across a large part of our wine-growing territory, AFEPASA recommends applying P300/80 Micronised Sulphur – Special Insect Effect to your vineyards. Beyond its fungicidal action, which makes it ideal for effectively controlling fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, it creates a hostile environment that helps reduce the potential proliferation of mites and can cause physical damage to the different larval stages of the grapevine moth.

Designed for application by dusting, the main advantage of this product lies in its micronised format, which allows for excellent homogenisation of the particles in its composition (80% sulphur and 20% inert material made up of microcrystals). This facilitates its incorporation into the crop and contributes to achieving more positive and effective results at every level.

Furthermore, the action of P300/80 Micronised Sulphur – Special Insect Effect is based exclusively on physical effects on the threats present in the vineyard, which is highly beneficial as it does not promote the development of resistance in the medium or long term.

Likewise, as it is a solution composed of sulphur and other natural elements, it is perfectly suitable for all types of grape-growing operations, both conventional farms and those with the corresponding European certification as organic or biodynamic vineyards.

Consequently, AFEPASA recommends choosing the best care for your vineyards by applying P300/80 Micronised Sulphur – Special Insect Effect by dusting. Its ability to naturally and simultaneously create a hostile environment for fungi, mites and larval stages of lepidopterans such as the grapevine moth contributes to maintaining vineyard health and optimal growth potential throughout each growing season.