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John |
Coppinger |
Phone: |
978-251-8309 |
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N. Chelmsford |
MA |
01863 |
Email: |
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Service
Categories: |
structural
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commercial |
school |
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landscape
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residential |
golf course |
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We
offer a sustainable approach to plant health care. We begin with soil
- a healthy soil means healthy plants, healthy people, and a healthy
environment. |
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What is
your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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(I)ntelligent
(P)lant (M)anagement: Improve growing conditions and the plants antural
defense systems will be better conditioned to ward off pests. |
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Is pest
management performed on a specific schedule? |
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We monitor
regularly, stay tuned to growing degree days and treat as necessary. |
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How
are pest problems identified? |
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Soil tests,
biological assays, visual inspections. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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We
improve soil conditions to prevent pests, encourage right plant in
right place. |
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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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Does your
company perform habitat modification? |
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Yes - select
plants for specific site conditions and/or alter conditions. |
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Do you
use any physical or mechanical controls? |
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Mechanically
aerate soil with lawn aerator and compressor/air spode for trees. |
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What type
of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend? |
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Compost
teas, kelp humates, hydrolyzed fish, corn
gluten, compost. |
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What do
you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
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dandelions |
Vinegar,
aeration. |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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Visual inspections
of plants, re-test soils. |
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UMass Lowell,
Lowell Cemetery. |
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