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Re: [nafex] "SURROUND"
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
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> Thomas Olenio wrote:
> >
> > 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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