Bayer Luna Sensation Fungicide — Fluopyram & Trifloxystrobin 64oz

Protect Your Crop from Post-Harvest to Canopy with Dual-Mode Systemic Fungal Control

Disease pressure in specialty crops doesn't stop at harvest — it follows your produce into storage. Bayer Luna Sensation Fungicide combines two FRAC Group active ingredients, Fluopyram (Group 7, SDHI) and Trifloxystrobin (Group 11, QoI), to deliver broad-spectrum control across a wide range of fungal diseases at application rates of 3.0–7.6 oz/Acre. This dual-mode mechanism reduces the risk of resistance development while protecting crops that conventional single-site fungicide programs can no longer manage.

What separates Luna Sensation from standard protectant fungicides is its systemic uptake. After foliar application, the active ingredients move uniformly throughout plant tissue — reaching buds, blooms, and actively growing regions where early-stage infections develop undetected. Growers consistently report improvements in fruit finish, reduced post-harvest losses, and extended shelf life in tree fruits and berries treated on schedule with Luna Sensation.

With a 12-hour REI and PHI windows ranging from 0 to 20 days depending on crop, Luna Sensation integrates cleanly into commercial spray programs. It is labeled to control Alternaria, Botryosphaeria, Botrytis, Bunch Rots, Powdery Mildew, and Scab across a wide range of fruit and vegetable crops.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual Active Ingredient Formula — Combines Fluopyram (SDHI, Group 7) and Trifloxystrobin (QoI, Group 11) in one premix to deliver broad-spectrum control while reducing selection pressure on resistant fungal strains.
• Systemic Uptake Into Buds and New Growth — Uniform systemic movement ensures active ingredients reach emerging tissue and floral structures where disease initiates, not just surface-level protection.
• Improved Post-Harvest Storability — Growers using Luna Sensation report measurable reductions in post-harvest rots and extended shelf life on treated fruit crops, protecting revenue beyond the field.
• Flexible Application Window — PHI of 0–20 days and REI of 12 hours allow Luna Sensation to fit multiple positions in a crop spray calendar, from early season through pre-harvest.
• Resistance Management Built In — The two-site mode of action targets fungal strains that have developed resistance to single-site fungicides, extending the useful life of both chemistries.
• Broad Disease Spectrum — Registered against Alternaria, Botryosphaeria, Botrytis, Bunch Rots, Powdery Mildew, and Scab — the most economically damaging diseases in tree fruit, small fruit, and vegetable production.
• 64oz Commercial Format — Sized for commercial growers and applicators managing large acreage, reducing per-application handling and packaging costs.

Who Should Use Bayer Luna Sensation Fungicide

Luna Sensation is the right tool for commercial fruit and vegetable growers, orchard managers, and certified applicators who need consistent season-long disease suppression under high-pressure conditions. It is particularly valuable for operations where single-site fungicide programs have begun to show reduced efficacy, where post-harvest quality and storability are economic priorities, and where resistance management is a mandatory component of an IPM plan. Indoor grow facilities managing Botrytis or Powdery Mildew in high-humidity environments will also find Luna Sensation highly effective.

Diseases Controlled

Luna Sensation is registered to control Alternaria, Botryosphaeria, Botrytis (gray mold), Bunch Rots, Powdery Mildew, and Scab on labeled fruit and vegetable crops. Apply at 3.0–7.6 oz/Acre according to disease pressure, crop stage, and label recommendations. Not registered for use in Alaska.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Luna Sensation differ from single-site fungicides like Pristine or Cabrio?

Luna Sensation contains two active ingredients from different FRAC groups — Fluopyram (Group 7, SDHI) and Trifloxystrobin (Group 11, QoI) — providing two independent modes of action in a single application. This dual-site approach controls fungal populations that have already developed resistance to Group 11 strobilurin chemistry alone, which is increasingly common in Botrytis and Powdery Mildew populations. Programs that have experienced Cabrio or Pristine performance declines are often strong candidates for Luna Sensation.

Can Luna Sensation be used on grapes and berries with tight pre-harvest windows?

Yes. Luna Sensation has a PHI as low as 0 days on certain labeled crops, giving commercial growers flexibility to apply late in the season without sacrificing harvest timing. Always verify the specific PHI for your crop on the current product label before application, as PHI varies by crop type from 0 to 20 days.

What is the 12-hour REI, and what does it mean for workers?

REI stands for Restricted Entry Interval — the minimum time between application and when unprotected workers may re-enter the treated area. Luna Sensation's 12-hour REI is consistent with many commercial fungicide programs and typically allows re-entry the following morning after a late-day application. Personal protective equipment requirements during application are detailed on the product label.

Does Luna Sensation control Botrytis strains resistant to other fungicides?

Fluopyram (Group 7) is a newer SDHI chemistry with a different binding site than earlier SDHI fungicides, and it has demonstrated efficacy against Botrytis strains showing reduced sensitivity to older products. Rotating Luna Sensation into a resistance management program — rather than using it exclusively — is recommended by Bayer and supported by standard IRM guidelines to preserve long-term efficacy.

Is this product restricted in any states?

Luna Sensation cannot be shipped to or used in Alaska. Always verify local regulations and your state pesticide registration database before purchasing or applying this product.