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[Ed & Pat Fackler <rocmdw@aye.net>]

Tom Olenio wrote:

> Hello,
>
> How does this stuff apply, and is it too dusty/dirty to use near the home?

     My response-------

     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

>
>
> tom
>
> Ed & Pat Fackler wrote:
>
> > Jjerk5@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > > 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-------
> >
> >      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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> Thomas Olenio
> Ontario, Canada
> Hardiness Zone 6a
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