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Sterling
Pest Mgmt, Inc.-Green Team |
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Louis Gene |
Helmick-Richardson |
Phone: |
214-320-1020 |
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Green Team
Division Manager |
Fax: |
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1215 Centreville
Road |
Website: |
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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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Sterling Pest
Management, Inc./Green Team pest control is based on strict IPM principles.
Our service is specially designed for chemically sensitive/concerned
individuals. Minimal use of pesticides and emphasis on monitoring,
sanitation and exclusion are standard procedures. Pesticides used
by the Green Team are restricted to natural and naturally derived
products as much as possible. |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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IPM is a method
of situational pest control using least toxic methods for solving
pest problems. Pesticides are used as a last resort while relying
on identification of pests and conducive conditions to develop an
appropriate management strategy. |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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Services are
most commonly performed on a quarterly or bi-monthly basis. Primary
service is interior inspection, monitor replacement and exterior baiting
for occasional invaders. |
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How are pest problems identified? |
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Pests are always
identified before initiating any service. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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Cultural control,
harborage removal, food & water removal and exclusion. |
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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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If pesticides are used, how much are used per year of each? |
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Quantity varies
according to the pest and its efficacy. New products are added regularly. |
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Does
your company perform habitat modification? |
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Yes. Moving wood
piles, feeding pets away from house, watering less often, trimming
or removing vegetation. |
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Do you
use any physical or mechanical controls? |
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Physical or
mechanical controls include caulk, screening, spun polyester for
weep holes or bird repellant spikes. |
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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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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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Effectiveness
is evaluated by extensive use of monitors (glueboards), customer complaints,
personal verification & IPM reports. |
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