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Gardens Are...
Donald Bishop, Owner
100 Violetwood Circle
Marlborough MA 01752
888-526-7771
http://www.gardensare.com
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
Gardens Are... offers a full range of accredited organic landcare services from consulting to maintenance on residential properties. We also offer consulting and monitoring services for public and commercial properties. Speaking engagements are available.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- Commercial
- Landscape
- minimally managed habitats
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
IPM is a seven step process that is defined by circumstances and one of many tools we use. The steps include: 1. Identification 2. Monitoring 3. Knowing economic and aesthetic injury threshholds 4. Knowing correct treatments 5. Knowing correct time 6. Record keeping 7. Evaluation
How Pest Problems Are Identified
Continuous monitoring by Gardens Are... and property owners. Traps are used if warranted. Specimens are submitted to university laboratories for verification.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
Habitat modification, appropriate plant selection for the site, proper sanitation, and horticultural practices.
Biological Controls Used?
Entomopathic nematodes, Bt, compost
Borates Used?
No.
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
No.
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
None at this time. We are looking into compost teas and various minerals allowed by the National Organic Program.
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
N/A
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
Yes - we remove wasp nests when there is a danger to residents. Licensed Problem Animal Control agents are hired if other forms of wildlife need to be managed.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
We custom blend fertilizers, minerals and soil amendments according to soil test results.
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
Plant health and customer satisfaction.
References
Please contact us for references.








