I am in Maryland and we have really wet spring/summers and both last year and this year my fig trees are already dealing with signs of rust. How often do U use your copper sprays? Once a week? Once 2-3 weeks? This spring it rain just about once every week 2-3 times a week so it's been hard to find the time to spray. Once it rains is it correct that we have to spray again? Thanks!

Figs are a problem as most companies have not tested figs. Hopefully with their rising popularity, they will spend the money to test. i would follow label directions for fruit trees. Most copper sprays are very weak these days, one needs to use a Kocide copper product (copper hydroxide)  for them to be effective. Also using a sticker is just as important, maybe more so than the copper itself.
Copper will stop fig rust before you get it, it though only really works as a preventative, once you have it, it is not going to eliminate, although may protect unaffected leaves.

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Copper can harm some leaves, so make sure you follow label directions for fruit trees.
The fig rust I got last year for sure hurt the figs by compromising almost all leaves. You certainly do not want that and not spraying would be a mistake in my opinion. You have to keep it in check.
As Richie mentions spray them before they leaf out, That works the best no doubt. If you don't use a sticker, try oil.

Would neem be better? Opinions?