Late Blight Clean-Up
 

I don't have Late Blight ... but if I did, I know I would go into full panic mode. So, I'd like to be prepared with some information.

What should be used to sanitize garden tools used for removal? Bleach? Alcohol? Throw them away and forget I ever saw them?

Also, I assume it's pretty important to wash clothing in hot water. Any other steps to take there?

I don't think I've seen these subjects discussed in other threads.

Thanks.

Sherry

I don't think there's any need. The disease is airborne, and it's spread by drifting spores which land on the plant, and germinate under warm, damp conditions. On my site, it appears all over the place, or not at all, and there's no way it's spread by humans.

sherry i read that it is not necessary to clean tools or cages, that surprised me as i would have thought cages and stakes were contaminated. however, if you do get LB i would sterilize any cutting tools when going from plant to plant.

tom

Thanks, guys. I have read also that there's no need to sanitize stakes, cages, etc., but I took that to mean when stored for use the following season. Seems like spores from an infected plant could ride along to another plant on tools or clothing as long as the spore is still viable. Maybe not.

I would take the conservative approach and clean things as best I can. But I hope I never really need to implement this plan!

Thanks again.

Sherry

Sherry, I use Physan 20 for my sanitizing jobs and it works on Damping off as well. Ami

Thanks, Ami. I'll check for sources. I appreciate the input.

Sherry