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Steve |
Tvedten |
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1-800-221-6188 |
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Service
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structural |
commercial |
school |
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landscape
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residential |
golf
course |
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We have safely
and effectively removed all pest problems, inside and outside, in
over 350 schools (including head lice and termites) without ever using
any volatile pesticide poisons. See our website! |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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To use the
safest methodology possible to control pest problems without harming
people, pets or the environment. |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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Monitoring is
performed on a monthly schedule. If a pest problem is found, one of
1700 safe and far more effective alternatives are used. |
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How
are pest problems identified? |
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Via monthly
check-ups, along with a staff that is trained to look for, and correct,
all conditions conducive to infestation. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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See my book
on IPM entitled "The Best Control" and/or website. |
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Do you
use biological controls? |
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Occassionally
we use ladybugs and we use enzymes. |
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Yes, for treatment
of termites - use borates only as a last resort. |
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Do you
use synthetic chemicals? |
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We do not use
or recommend "registered" pesticide poisons. |
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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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Yes. Caulking,
screening, dehumidifiers, cleaning, fans, door sweeps, vacuums, paints,
dusts, lights, etc. |
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Do you
use any physical or mechanical controls? |
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Vacuums, fly
swatters, traps, lights, fans, (see habitat modification). |
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What
type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend? |
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Organic/Composted
Chicken manure - Get Set Grow. |
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What
do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
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termites |
Traps with
mites. |
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cockroaches |
Vacuums &
traps. |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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We have eliminated
all pest problems (even resistant species) in over 350 schools without
using any volatile poison. |
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Check out our
website (www.getipm.com)
or call Robert McClintock, Northmont schools, 937-836-2604. |
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