Hedge Trimmers, Pole Saws & Pruning Shears

Why should pruning tools be disinfected between cutting diseased plants and healthy plants?

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 Correct IncorrectSap on blades carries microscopic bacteria (e.g. fire blight) and fungal spores that will inoculate fresh vascular wounds on healthy neighboring trees.

Why should pruning tools be disinfected between cutting diseased plants and healthy plants?

• To prevent the steel blades from losing carbon
• To keep the handles shiny and clean
• To keep gloves clean
• To prevent cross-contaminating bacterial and fungal vascular diseases into fresh pruning wounds