California Agriculture (Jul 1991)

How disinfectants compare in preventing transmission of fire blight

  • B Teviotdale,
  • M Wiley,
  • D Harper

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 45, no. 4

Abstract

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Clorox, Lysol, and Pine-Sol were superior to rubbing alcohol, Listerine, hydrogen peroxide, Agrimycin 17, or Kocide 101 in preventing transmission of fire blight bacteria. Spraying or soaking was more effective than dipping to surface-sterilize cutting tools.