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pounds of u 50 percent DDT powder in each one tombed gallon* of ipny, ' ' vv;r.:; Fifth Cow Sprtjr , -tt
This is an important spray for Bitter Rot, Black Rot, and Blotch, and a fungicide should be used in thU application. Either Ferbam or, 2-4-100 Bordeaux mixture at the irate suggested in the fourth cover spray is recommended. Where Ferbam is used a spreader should be added. Japanese beetle caused serious damage in Rappahannock : in 1950, and growers should be on the alert for the appearance of * this insect in 1951. To protect against damage, two pounds of a 50 percent DDT powder should be used in this spray*. Red Mite can be expected at this season, and if they are present at this time or at any time, a miticide should be included in the spray. EPN-800 at the rate of one-half pound in each one hundred gallons of spray will be effective if the spray is put dn in a thorough manner. EPN800 should not be used with lime , or Bordeaux mixture. -5
A word of caution is in order at • tills time. To secure the best results with any spray program, it is most important that the materials be properly mixed. This will not only reduce the danger of injury, but it will prevent clogging of screens and nozzles and thus save valuable time. Most all spray materials are poisonous, especially the insecticides, and the greatest care should be used in handling them. This applies particularly to the Insecticides and more especially to the organic poisons. So unless "all the precautions are followed in using such materials as parathion to protect the men who handle these materials in any way, these should not be used.
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