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[Thomas Olenio <tolenio@sentex.net>]

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:

> 
> 
> 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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