California Agriculture (Jul 1991)

How disinfectants compare in preventing transmission of fire blight

  • Beth Teviotdale,
  • Monica F. Wiley,
  • Dennis H. Harper

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3733/ca.v045n04p21
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 45, no. 4
pp. 21 – 23

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.