There are have been several reports of hail throughout western NC this evening. Some growers have reported over 40 hits on fruit whereas others have so far escaped the damage. When hail damage is this severe, fire blight and fruit rots (bitter rot in particular) are a concern. If you had damage to your fruit or leaves as a result of hail a fungicide application should be applied tomorrow (May 9) morning. Here are some options:

• "My fruit are likely salvageable": Apply 16 oz/100 gal (48 oz/A) Harbour (or alternative strep)  PLUS Captan 80WDG 3 lb/A + Merivon 5.5 fl oz/A
• "My fruit may be salvageable but I cannot stomach spending money on Merivon if I'm unsure". In this case apply: 16 oz/100 gal (48 oz/A) Harbour (or alternative strep)  PLUS Captan 80WDG 3 lb/A + Merivon 5.5 fl oz/A to 'Honeycrisp' and other high value cultivars that are especially prone to bitter rot. Apply 16 oz/100 gal (48 oz/A) Harbour (or alternative strep)  PLUS Captan 80WDG 3 lb/A to everything else.
• "My fruit are not salvageable". It is still imperative to get an application of strep on. In this case consider applying: 16 oz/100 gal (48 oz/A) Harbour (or alternative strep)  PLUS Captan 80WDG 3 lb/A to.

In all situations where streptomycin is applied make sure to add a surfactant.