Weez,

The Mancozeb I use doesn't need a spreader-sticker to keep it on.
Actually they advise against it because of the spreading action that
happens when it rains. Read the label. Some sprays are better if used
with a spreader-sticker. Spreader-stickers are chemicals that help the
spray stick and spread once on the leaf. Soap detergent sometimes is
used as a homeade one but they sell the stuff at all garden suppy
stores. As far as a safe insecticide, I guess it depends what you want
to do. One that is fairly safe but will kill all insects in it's path
is Carbaryl otherwise known as the trade name "Sevin". I only spray
that if I have a HUGE problem. There are ALOT of bugs you need to look
out for but the biggest problem I have is with Japanese beeteles on
grapes. There is stuff, even homeade remides, that attack only that
problem and leave the "good" bugs alone. As far as apples are
concerned, I have no idea what bugs you'd be looking for. You need to
do some research.


Bob

"Weez" > wrote in message >. ..
> I'll look for Mancozeb tomorrow but while I'm at it I'll look for an
> insecticide, any suggestions for something relatively safe in that
> department? Also can they be mixed and sprayed together or should this be
> done separately?
> I did end up emailing the Wilson site for their fruit tree spray and they
> said to spray before rain and it becomes pretty water resistant as long as
> it had time to dry before the rain comes down. Is it the same with Mancozeb?
> Louise)
>
> "bob" > wrote in message
> om...
> > wEEZ,
> >
> > Mancozeb is available at any garden center in the states. It is safe
> > and does a good job on ALOT of different fungus.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > "Weez" > wrote in message
> >. ..
> > > Hi Bill,
> > > I've already got a good schedule but the question is what should I use
> that
> > > won't be too dangerous (whatever that means) We don't have access to
> what
> > > the orchard use and none of the orchard owners are will to give up any
> of
> > > their info or sprays.
> > > Louise:O)
> > >
> > > "William Frazier" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Louise wrote "I live in an area where everyone has at least one apple
> tree
> > > > in their yard
> > > > > and we're completely surrounded by orchard so I have no choice but
> to
> spray
> > > > > if I want to harvest something."
> > > >
> > > > Louise - In the States there is a government agricultural office in
> every
> > > > county and they are very good about providing information about
> spraying
> > > > schedules for apples as well as grapes and all other fruit and
> vegetables.
> > > > Perhaps there is a similar office in your area of Quebec. If not why
> not
> > > > spray what the commercial orchards spray?
> > > >
> > > > Bill Frazier
> > > > Olathe, Kansas USA
> > > >
> > > >