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[Thomas Olenio <tolenio@sentex.net>]

Hi,

But is a "scum" sufficient to keep insect/disease at bay?

I read in an agricultural magazine that rain was a real problem, as it
only works when it acts as a barrier.  It offers little defense other than
a barrier from what I read.

Regards,
Tom

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Thomas Olenio
Ontario, Hardiness Zone 6a

On Sat, 28 Apr 2001, Ginda Fisher wrote:

> 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:
> > 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I also heard that every time it rains it washes off.  Any truth?
> > 
> > Tom
> > 
> > --
> > 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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