PEAR DORMANT SPRAY
Effectiveness rating: E = excellent, G = good, F = fair
Disease | Effectiveness | Suggested Chemicals | 100 Gal Dilute | Acre Concentrate |
Fire blight | G | Copper:
C-O-C-S 50WDG Kocide DF Bordeaux mixture (copper sulfate +
Agricultural spray lime) 325 mesh1 Various copper formulations |
2-4 lb
2-4 lb 8 lb + 8 lb
|
___
___ ___ |
1 See page 15 for mixing instructions for Bordeaux. Caution: Suggested where fire blight was difficult to control during previous year.
DO NOT APPLY AFTER GREEN IS
SHOWING.
Virginia Apple Page | Virginia Pear Page | Virginia Peach Page | Virginia Fruit Homepage | Mid-Atlantic Regional Fruit Loop |
---|
Web Site Authors: Alan R. Biggs and Douglas G. Pfeiffer