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Robert |
Mulder |
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919-876-2828 |
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Service
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structural |
commercial
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school
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landscape
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residential
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golf course |
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Specializing in environmentally sound landscape maintenance and installation consulting. I teach clients how
to reduce or eliminate the need for chemical solutions that pollute the environment. I am no longer doing
active landscaping work. I only do consulting. |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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Reduce or eliminate the use of chemical solutions in landscape. If a chemical is required, use one with the lowest mammalian
toxicity. |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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No specific schedule. Monitor plants and only take action when required. |
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How are pest problems identified? |
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Regular monitoring by the client. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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Good sanitation. Keep plants healthy with adequate moisture and nutrients. |
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Do you
use biological controls? |
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Yes, I
use borates for the control of solf bodied insects (ex. Niban). |
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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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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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Do you
use any physical or mechanical controls? |
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I suggest
handweeding, or using a thatcher to remove weeds. |
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What
type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend? |
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What
do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
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termites |
Did not
Respond (DNR) |
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crabgrass |
Thatcher or ignore. |
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dandelions |
Pull by hand or ignore. |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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Pat Sprunt - 919-233-8719. |
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