The present invention relates to methods for controlling apple scab caused by Venturia inaequalis comprising spraying the bark of an apple tree with an effective amount of 3-(difluoromethyl)- 1 -methyl-N-[(3 R)- 1.13-trimethyl-2,3-dihydroinden-4- yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide and a surfactant.La presente invención se refiere a métodos para el control de la sarna del manzano causada por Venturia inaequalis, que comprenden pulverizar la corteza de un manzano con una cantidad efectiva de 3-(difluorometil)-1-metil-N-[(3R)-1,1, 3-trimetil-2,3-dihidroinden -4-il]pirazol-4-carboxamida y un agente tensoactivo.