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Jeff |
Copeland |
Phone: |
248-889-7200 |
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Service
Categories: |
structural |
commercial |
school |
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landscape
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residential |
golf course |
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other: |
Supply products
& provide service. |
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We have been
involved in the green industry for over 3 decades. We provide complete
landscape and irrigation systems/service as well as apply and distribute
our earth-friendly products for lawns and landscapes. |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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At A-1 Organic
Lawns, we use NO harmful chemicals/toxins. Only safe alternative methods
are used as seen on our website. |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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Pest management
is provided on an as-needed basis only. Only natural methods are used. |
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How
are pest problems identified? |
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Problems are
identified by plant damage. Populations are monitored and observed
until problem is gone and plants improve. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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Our products
do not encourage pests. Each pest has its own natural remedy. |
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Do you
use biological controls? |
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Do you
use synthetic chemicals? |
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What
are the top 10 pesticides you use/sell/recommend? |
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We do not use
any pesticides; only natural remedies. |
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If pesticides are used, how much are used per year of each? |
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Does
your company perform habitat modification? |
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Our products
provide safe, nutritional plant matter for consumption or habitat. |
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Do you
use any physical or mechanical controls? |
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We do spray soap
or garlic to control unwanted insects. |
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What
type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend? |
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Soil Science
5-0-7, Soil Conditioner 0-0-0, Provided by A-1 Organic Lawns. |
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What
do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
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termites |
Food grade fossil
flower. |
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cockroaches |
Food grade fossil
flower. |
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fleas |
Food grade fossil
flower. |
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carpenter ants
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50/50 mix of
baking soda and powdered sugar. |
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fire ants |
50/50 mix of
baking soda and powdered sugar. |
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ants (indoor) |
50/50 mix of
baking soda and powdered sugar. |
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crabgrass |
Remove and replace
with grass seed - Compete |
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dandelions |
Remove and replace
with grass seed - Compete |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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Due to products
used in our lawn care we have very few pest problems. |
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Barb Angott,
West Bloomfield, MI 248-363-4411; Irene's Myomassology Institute,
Southfield, MI 248-350-1400 (Eric); Learning Tree Preschool, Farmington
Hills, MI 248-477-3626 (Laurie)
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