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Totally Organic
Lawn & Garden |
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Kevin |
Berube |
Phone: |
978-686-6600 |
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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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We offer a
fully organic and natural alternative to traditional chemical lawn
maintenance through proper soil testing, organic amendments, fertilizers,
and proper cultural practices. |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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Regular
monitoring, defining thresholds, and implementing non-toxic solutions
when necessary, but above all creating an environment where pests
are either unhappy or tolerable. |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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Pest monitoring
is done at each visit- at least monthly. Monitoring is done for unwelcome
insects, diseases, and weeds. |
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How
are pest problems identified? |
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Pest problems
are identified visually and severity recorded at each visit before
and after control. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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Biological controls,
cultural controls, and organic herbicides. |
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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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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 a wide
variety of fertilizers and soil amendments- each customized for the
individual property. Compost Tea is also heavily used. |
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What
do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
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termites |
Did Not Respond
(DNR) |
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crabgrass |
Cultural and
Organic |
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dandelions |
Cultural only
when needed. |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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Please
call or email for references. |
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