Fresh Wax 625 is diluted with water for use as a storage wax for lemons in California. In this type of application it is also an ideal product for carrying the postharvest fungicides thiabendazole and 2,4-D. The fruit may be waxed by dipping, flooding over rolls in a return system or preferably by spraying onto the fruit as it passes over a bed of rotating brushes. After storage Fresh Wax 625 is easily removed by standard packinghouse washing procedures for the subsequent application of a shine wax.

Fresh Wax 625 is compatible with most postharvest fungicides. While many are not suitable for nor approved for use on all fruit, it has been tested for compatibility with Benomyl, Botran, Captan, Imazalif and Thiabendazole.

The condition of citrus as it comes from the grove varies with the growing area and season. Sometimes the need for an additional fungicide is needed. Sodium o-Phenolphenate (SOPP) is advantageously incorporated into a postharvest cleaner (Fresh Foam 26F). On other occasions special cleaners are needed.

Alkaline non-fungicidal cleaner for citrus. Our general purpose cleaner for average fruit when an additional fungicide is not needed. Dilute 10:1 (1 gallon makes 10) for use on citrus. When diluted according to instructions pH will be 11 - 12.

Detergent formulation containing sodium o-phenylphenate (SOPP). For citrus dilute one gallon to 10 gallons with water apply as a spray, drip flood or foam on fruit over brushes. The fungicide in Fresh Foam 26F is active against stem end rot, Penicillium molds, and sour rot. At present SOPP is the only fungicide approved for use in the US that shows activity against sour rot.

EPA Reg. No. 33354-2

Specially formulated detergent with penetrants to aid in the removal of Sooty Mold scale from citrus fruit. For normal applications dilute 1 gallon to 15 gallons and apply to fruit by foaming, dripping, flooding. or spraying.

Specially formulated detergent with penetrants similar to Mold Strip 25. Designed for use in drenchers and other applications where excessive ibam may be a problem. For normal applications dilute 1 gallon to 15 gallons and apply to fruit.