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[Douglas Woodard <dwoodard@becon.org>]

Dennis, which alcohol? Ethanol, methanol, isopropyl?

Are you saying "10% bleach or 10% alcohol?"

Doug Woodard
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada



dmnorton@royaloakfarmorchard.com wrote:
> Alan,

[snip]

> Always, disinfect pruning tools by dipping them for at least 30 seconds 
> in 10% bleach or alcohol after each cut (spray disinfectants that 
> contain at least 70% alcohol can also be used). Burn or bury diseased 
> branches. 

[snip]