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  • From: Thomas Olenio <tolenio@sentex.net>
  • To: nafex@yahoogroups.com
  • Subject: Re: [nafex] "SURROUND"
  • Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 08:59:22 -0400 (EDT)

Hi,

I also heard that every time it rains it washes off. Any truth?

Tom

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Thomas Olenio
Ontario, Hardiness Zone 6a

On Sat, 28 Apr 2001, Ed & Pat Fackler wrote:

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> Tom Olenio wrote:
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> > Hello,
> >
> > 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
> >
> > 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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> > > >
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> > Thomas Olenio
> > Ontario, Canada
> > Hardiness Zone 6a
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