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is there a substitute for Captan? #926555

Asked March 23, 2026, 11:50 AM EDT

i need it during blossoming times of my fruit trees. apparently, it has been discontinued by Bonide, and i can't find it anywhere.

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

We are not aware of it being discontinued (some wholesale suppliers that provide garden centers with inventory still list it, for example), but in either case, you can find fungicide recommendations for managing fruit tree diseases in the Virginia Tech Home Fruit pest management guide, which has been updated for 2026. You can search the PDF with keywords for what fruit types or diseases you need to control to jump to the relevent sections.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied March 23, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT

The VaTech guide shows ‘Fung-onil’ as a substitute for Captan.

Thank you for your help.

 

The Question Asker Replied March 23, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT
You're welcome.
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied March 23, 2026, 12:33 PM EDT

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