[Belfast]

I was looking for Blight spray dithane 945 or similar product.
I was told that it was withdrawn for the market and many other blight sprays were too.
The only one I found was Unichems "Liquis Copper Fungicide"
active ingredient seems to be Cupric Ammonium Carbonate

[michael brenock]

Copper based sprays were used in the past, gave good protection but had a short leaf life, better than no spray. grow blight resistant varieties or more correctly varieties that are more resistant. Give as much ventilation as possible to allow wind to dry foliage and avoid rise of temperatures.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

[Liparis]

When was Dithane withdrawn? It's on the shelves of most places around here.
Bill.

[Belfast]

16/02/2009 04:31 PM
In reply to
* James1664
"Neither Murphys Traditional Copper or Dithane 945 have been withdrawn. They were mentioned in an impact assessment as to the potential effects of the recent new pesticide legislation that was published in a recent edition of the HTA news. That may be what you are thinking of.

Murphys Traditional Copper Fungicide has a retail product approval until 31-12-2013.

PBI Dithane 945, MAPP number 0718 does expire on 28th February 2009 but the product is replaced by Dithane MAPP no 12708 which is approved until 31-12-2013.

Neither product is currently being withdrawn. Dithane in particular is under threat from the EU legislation but as things stand it is most likely to see out the current period until 2013."
http://mygarden.rhs.org.uk/forums/t/20488.aspx

[jimmy mac]

Folks where can i check for blight warnings.I have spuds sown and i am not sure when to spray.I hear it does be on the weather forecast but i miss it more often than not.Thanks jimmy mac

[jimmy mac]

just got my answer on the homepage rgds jimmy mac

[Liparis]