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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.