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Preharvest
Diseases. Brown rot, leafspot.
Insects. Maggots, fruit flies.
Vapor Gard. Apply 2 to 4 weeks before anticipated harvest date at a rate of 1 gallon of product in a minimum of 200 gallons of water per acre. This material helps improve fruit size and color and reduces splitting. Caution: Do not apply in spray-tank mixtures of any insecticide or fungicide.
Brown rot. Do not exceed more than three applications of captan on sensitive varieties such as Schmidt, Emperor Francis, and Giant anytime after shuck fall because of possible leaf injury.
Sprays before harvest. Refer to Table 4-16 when selecting sprays during the last month before harvest.