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Atwood
LawnCare, Inc. is a leader in advocating alternative lawn and tree
care programs to professionals and consumers in the Metro Detroit
area. Our Healthy Lawns program is recognized as one of the best lake-safe,
non-pesticide and organic fertilizer programs available. Since 1970,
Atwood has been on the cutting edge of technology and customer satisfaction.
It is possible to have a green lawn and blue water with the Healthy
Lawns program. |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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Integrated Pest Management is a system
that utilizes all available means to manage pest problems with an
emphasis on monitoring for pest thresholds, cultural practices and
education. Pesticides are used as a last resort. |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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How are pest problems identified? |
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Through monitoring and historical data. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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Prevention includes intensive customer
education on mowing and irrigation practices that encourage optimal
lawn health, combined with appropriate fertilization practices. |
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Do you
use biological controls? |
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Horticultural oils are utilized in the
tree and shrub care program. |
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Do you
use synthetic chemicals? |
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Yes, minimal applications only after all
cultural options have been considered. The Healthy Lawn program does
not utilize chemical applications without customer approval. |
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What
are the top 10 pesticides you use/sell/recommend? |
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We recommend following an IPM system as
opposed to recommending pesticides. |
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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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What
type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend? |
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We use premium quality all organic fertilizers
for the Healthy Lawn program |
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What
do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
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crabgrass |
cultural practices |
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dandelions |
cultural practices |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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Tracking of all material used annually,
relating to customer retention and service calls. |
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Regulatory, University and Customer references
happily provided upon request. |
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