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["Robert C. Mullins" <mullins@gaelicmysts.com>]

If memory serves, alcohol works well on Gram negative bacteria, but only 
moderately well on gram positive.  It has been along time since 
microbiology.  Depending on what Fire Blight really is from a structural 
standpoint I think alcohol may serve moderately well on sanitizing your 
instrument.

One thing to keep in mind is that alcohol has a much higher vapor point 
than bleach, so pruning during warm weather may prove to be difficult as 
you can set a jar of alcohol out and practically watch the level of 
alcohol dissipate.

Probably not a direct answer, but that's all I have.  ;)

nottke1 wrote:
> I have switched from using bleach to alcohol to sterilize clippers between 
> cuts in removing fire blight.  The alcohol (straight from the bottle) is much 
> less corrosive on the tools.  Does anyone know if it is just as effective as 
> bleach?
> Thanks.
>
> Jim Nottke
> Zone 7
> Pfafftown, North Carolina
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Robert C. Mullins M.S. IT
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Clarksville, Ar
Zone 8a
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