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Well it is that time of year again and it comes all too fast, more so if you live in any of the southerly states, this last season, there was a lot more rain than usual, in fact it caused quite a few farmers to loose the entire fruit crop, to fungus, because it rained almost twice as many inches which is very unusual.

So in order to fight fungus you need to spray while the tree is still in its dormant stage, which is about right now.

There are many different fungicide sprays you can use but more importantly is the use of a good sprayer that can change depending on the application, Rittenhouse is one company that does provide a great product.

You should follow the directions on the product you choose, which can vary but usually is around 14 days between applications, then you want to spray again at first bloom then again just prior to pedal drop.

The important thing is that you take care of the problem before it gets a chance to set in too badly.