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Garden Guy, Inc.
Sabrina Farber, Owner
9639 Hillcroft Ave. No. 843
Houston TX 77096
281 208 4400
http://www.garden-guy.com
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
Full Service landscape design and installation company serving the needs of residential clients in Houston and the surrounding areas. Garden Guy also offers chemical-free, organic lawn and garden fertilization pest solutions. We value pets, children and the environment.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- School
- Landscape
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
We believe careful and accurate diagnosis and a sound treatment plan eliminates the use of chemicals. We create healthy landscapes and lawns by encouraging nature to take over, not chemicals.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
Clients let us know if there is a specific problem and because we are horticulturalists, we know when a disease or insect is causing damage.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
Biological and organic pest control as well as natural fertilizers. Regular mowing and aeration are recommended as well.
Biological Controls Used?
Neem oil, diatomaceous earth, pyrethrin, beneficial microorganisms
Borates Used?
Minimally and only after every other effort has failed.
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
None
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
DNR
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
Aeration, new sods and de-thatching.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
Lady Bug brand, Garden Ville brand and Micro-Life brand
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
Clients' satisfaction and achievement of plan for lawn or garden.
References
Dr. Rodney Kellems 713 661 7070; Mr. Darryl Hackfield 713 545 3361; Contact us for more.