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Stacie
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Brandt |
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847-526-8451 |
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Service
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structural
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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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other:
greenhouses,
agriculture |
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Our
company provides organic lawn and tree care service for Lake and Cook
counties, and organic product manufacturing for the Professional Growing
Industry. |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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We
do soil fertiliy 100% organically, in conjunction with correct maintenance
practices such as mowing and watering. |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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We
manage pests as needed with hydrogen peroxide formulas and custom
mineral/nutrient blends. |
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How are pest problems identified? |
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Customers
let us know when a pest problem has developed, and if our treatment
was successful. We diagnose the pest problem upon evaluation. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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We
build the biological life of the soil to naturally prevent pests. |
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Do you
use biological controls? |
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Bt,
mycorhizae, beneficial bacteria, kelp and blue-green algae. |
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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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Aeration,
bio-dethatch to discourage soil conditions that cause pest problems. |
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What
type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend? |
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We
manufacture all of our own fertilizers. |
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What
do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
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crabgrass |
corn
gluten, correct mowing and soil fertility. |
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dandelions |
corn
gluten, correct mowing and soil fertility. |
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other |
For
fungus turf diseases we use beneficial bacteria and hydrogen peroxide.
For outdoor ants we use lemon pepper. |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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We
use a very effective approach to non-toxic pest management. If we
can't control a pest situation, we refer to a specialist. |
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John
and Joan Peterson: 847-381-4584 |
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