When is too late for copper spray?

Due to work and health issues I have not done a dormant spray on my peach and apple trees this year. The buds are really swollen and ready to open in we get a couple more warm days. Is it OK to spray copper and horticultural oil ? I am thinking it should be fine, but would suck to be wrong. So want reassurance please.

#2 If I spray today and it rains tomorrow do I have full effect ?

Edit, Since I wasn’t getting an answer in time, (Dutch, mine is liquicop, so don’t know how to apply your info) I texted one of the best fruit growers I know and he said to go ahead, so it is done. I don’t like contacting people like him directly, I know he is a busy guy and I don’t want to be a pest. But he is a good guy and has always been friendly and generous with knowledge.

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Now do realize i use Bonide so it is Copper Soap. Mine says it’s fine and if it is on for 12 hours it will stick. I used a sticker anyway. It did rain on me in a day and it was still effective…