Re: Gardening Pesticides for Fruit Trees

Richard1957 wrote:

> Hi does anybody know where I could purchase the following pesticides?
> Carbendazim and Fenitrothion? Thanks!
>
> --
> Richard1957

  Richard,

  The general rule of thumb in starting a spraying program is to start
with the
   light stuff first and work your way into stronger stuff, only if the
need
arises.

   The two biggest insect pests in the USA for apples are the apple maggot
and
   codling moth.  Not everyone has these two, so people can get by with a
general
   all purpose orchard spray.  These sprays can be considered relatively
mild
and
   protect against insects and fungal diseases.  If you find problems
after
applying
   these general purpose sprays, you can investigate other sprays that
specifically
   target those symptoms.  You can buy these general purpose sprays at
your
   local garden shop.  I don't think the UK has many special problems that
we
don't
   experience here in the States, so you can check our web sites for
spraying
info.

   You have to go on a regular spraying schedule.  Missing a spray date
could
have
   a big effect on how much fruit you lose, or the health of your trees.
Experience
   will tell you how to tailor the recommended schedules for your exact
location.
   Don't forget to wear protective gear (breather mask, etc.) when
spraying any
chemicals.


                                Regards to the Mother-In-Law,


                                                    Sherwin