Don't know if this changes anything but here's what's in it:
Phosalone 4%
Ferbam 15%

Louise)

"bob" > wrote in message
om...
> If the spray your using is a protectant like Captan ,Mancozeb, Sulfur
> or bordeaux mixture the stuff needs to be there BEFORE it rains. It
> prevents the fungus from starting. Mancozeb, for example, will not
> kill an infection it only stops new ones so it needs to be on the leaf
> prior to infection. It also spreads on the plant with rain. If your
> using a systemic ( Nova) or Stroby ( Abound) there is "kick back"
> depending on the stuff being used. BUT, It's ALWAYS better to have the
> spray on the leaves before it rains no matter what.
>
> Bob
>
> or"Weez" > wrote in message
>. ..
> > I was just spraying all the fruit trees and vines in my yard this
morning
> > and was wondering if anyone knows why the instructions and orchard
owners
> > say it's best to spray before rain. Doesn't that defeat the purpose by
> > washing it all away?
> > Louise)
> > Otterburn Park, Quebec,
> > Canada