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[sherwin <sherwindu@att.net>]

On 2/25/2012 10:28 AM, Naomi Counides wrote:
> I have tried the fruit footies.  On apples in Idaho they are ineffective.
> The codding moths get right through them.
> Naomi
    I agree with Naomi on the footies for the following reasons:

    1)  Like her, I found the Apple Maggots and Codling Moths go right 
through them.

    2)  Covering the nylon mesh with Surround, ugh, what a mess.

    3)  Nylon bags get soggy after a rain and look awful.

    4)  The nylon breaks down in the sunlight and loses integrity.

    5)  The nylon bags are not transparent, so fruit like apples do not
          develop coloring.

    I will stick with zip lock bags.  They are cheap and a throw away item.
    They offer some protection when the fruit is stored in a 
self-defrosting
    frig.  They seem to deter/delay attacks from critters both when on the
    try and on the ground.  They will collect rain water, so a couple 
of drain
    slits are needed.

                          Sherwin Dubren