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Art,
I have used Assail for apple maggot control for several seasons now with very
good results. I have been able to time our sprays so any second generation of
codling moth is usually hit as well. We just did our AM spray about a week ago
for this season. I usually do not include Assail in
It's what I use. Monitoring and timing is important, as you are targeting adult
females before they lay eggs. See:
http://ipmnews.msu.edu/fruit/Fruit/tabid/123/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2957/Monitoring-and-management-strategies-for-the-apple-maggot.aspx
Mike Belco
Applewood Estate
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Bravo David,
I couldn't have said it better
Every time I fill out that huge pesticide use report that completely
duplicates the records that we are already documenting and submitting for
WPS I pull my hair out. I am sure that they are sitting in some file
cabinet being used for absolutely no
Does anyone have any experience with Assail as an apple maggot control?
Art Kelly
Kelly Orchards
Acton, ME
