There has got to be a better way. I don't need #1 apples if I have to consume pesticides. A couple of innovative alternative approaches to insect and fungus control in fruit orchards: http://www.rollingrivernursery.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=29 http://californiabirdwatching.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/ten-birds-that-help-control-garden-pests/ One might be able to do away with sprays altogether. Makes for a better environment for the honey bees, too! I am building a bunch of house wren nest boxes for my backyard orchard. In addition to eating vast quantities of insects, wrens are very territorial and keep other birds away from blueberries, currants, grapes etc. Waldemar ____________________________________________________________ Diet Help Cheap Diet Help Tips. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/c?cp=uHT7cQEpVPJnzvuWWaE20gAAJz6Yh4LMlrx5Sko2bwEETtn7AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYQAAAAAA= *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L