| I have read that you can still contract it if the plant looks "dormant", although I have only gotten it during the summer.
The past two or three years I have had it several times, and I tend to flare up bad if I don't tame it early. What always works for me... Domeboro Solution.
It's a powerful astringent, and dries the stuff right up. The downside is you have to mix the solution and soak the area, so if the area is too big or not easily reached you may not be able to use it. You can buy it by the 12 pack for around $13; usually, 3 or 4 applications work for me. |