Is Bordeaux Mixture an Insecticide

Bordeaux mixture—a combination of copper sulfate, lime, and water—is an effective fungicide and bactericide that has been used for decades to control diseases of fruit and nut trees, vine fruits, and ornamental plants.

What is the use of Bordeaux mixture?

Bordeaux mixture (also called Bordo Mix) is a mixture of copper(II) sulphate (CuSO4) and quicklime (CaO)used as a fungicide. It is used in vineyards, fruit-farms and gardens to prevent infestations of downy mildew, powdery mildew and other fungi.

Is Bordeaux spray safe?

Bordeaux is suitable for all deciduous fruit trees, although it may cause russeting on some apple varieties, and is generally sprayed twice each year, at leaf fall in autumn and again in late winter. While it is quite a safe spray, gloves, face protection and other protective clothing should be worn.