Table!. Relative toxicity of pesticides' to themite pred;itor, I'yphlodromuspyri. Materials with a low toxicity 

 can be used when needed. Pesticides with moderate toxicity should be used sparingly. Those with high toxicity 

 must be avoided. 



Pest 



Low toxicity 



Moderate toxicity 



High toxicity 



Apple scab 



Nova, Rubigan, or 

 Procure in 

 combination with 

 c aptan 



mancozeb or metiram 

 (EBDC fungicides), or 

 Ziram before bloom 



mancozeb or metiram 

 (EBDC fungicides), or 

 Ziram after bloom 



' Check EPA and state registration status by contacting local Cooperative Extension representative. Registration 

 status is changing annually and is not universal across all state lines. Use of product names does not imply 

 endorsement of particular products. Read all labels for rates and timing. 



Fruit Notes, Volume 64 (Number I), Winter, 1999 



