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Re: [nafex] "SURROUND"
I went to a pick-your-own place last year that had used it. We'd just
had major storm, wind, heavy rains, etc. There was still a noticeable
"scum" on the apples. (Wonderful apples, by the way.)
Ginda
Thomas Olenio wrote:
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> Hi,
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> I also heard that every time it rains it washes off. Any truth?
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> Tom
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> Thomas Olenio
> Ontario, Hardiness Zone 6a
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> On Sat, 28 Apr 2001, Ed & Pat Fackler wrote:
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> > Tom Olenio wrote:
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> > > Hello,
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> > > How does this stuff apply, and is it too dusty/dirty to use near the home?
> >
> > My response-------
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> > It comes as a wetable powder with instructions on how to mix. It is applied at two week intervals, in particular the prime application (or
> > prime pest pressures) are just prior to flower opening and at petal fall. In more southern districts (where are you, anyway), 2-3 post petal
> > fall applicatons will most likely be required.
> >
> > Ed, So. Indiana, etc
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> > > tom
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> > > Ed & Pat Fackler wrote:
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> > > > Jjerk5@aol.com wrote:
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> > > > > Anybody out there have any experience with "Surround". It's supposed to be a
> > > > > barrier made from a kaolin and acts as a covering rather than a pesticide.
> > > >
> > > > My response-------
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> > > > To expand on Don Yellmans typical comprehensive reply, we've done a few trials with Surround. While it literally does work by forming
> > > > the barrier, the one thing which I want to reinterate from Don's description is the need for total coverage.
> > > > Also, the "barrier" apparently is difficult for many insects to adhere to, or simply they can't negiotiate the surface of fruit.
> > > > I've seen results from one large commercial orchard which was simply outstanding in results.
> > > > It is available in smaller quantites from Gardens Alive of Lawrenceburg, IN and Fedco Trees (John Bunker) of ME.
> > > >
> > > > Ed, So. Indiana, heaven, etc.
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> > > Ontario, Canada
> > > Hardiness Zone 6a
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