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Healthy Lawns
Darron Morris, President
PO Box 447
Willow Grove PA 19090
215-657-7088
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
We are an organic based lawn care provider that encourages that every customer strive for a pesticide-free lawn. Our PureLawn program uses premium organic fertilizers and is safe for children and pets.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- Landscape
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Using the least amount of pesticides, if any, as possible. We communicate with our customers about their expectations concerning pests, seeking alternative methods to reduce or eliminate those pests, and doing all of this in an environmentally responsible way.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
Our trained technicians monitor and identify pest problems. We monitor as much as possible; however, we provide free service calls and encourage our customers to help monitor and communicate if a problem arises.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
Prevention includes using good cultural practices (such as mowing, aeration, overseeding).
Biological Controls Used?
Did not respond (DNR).
Borates Used?
No.
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
Horticultural oil, insecticidal soaps, Roundup (glyphosate). Synthetic chemicals are used only sparingly, for customers that request them.
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
Momentum, Drive, Manage
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
We spot treat weeds as needed for customers who request this service.
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
We suggest high mowing heights, proper watering, and organic fertilizer to help soil life.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
We use premium organic fertilizers that feed the soil and turf, where as traditional lawn care companies primarily feed the turf through the tips of the grass, with chemicals. Our organic fertilizers feed organic matter to beneficial microorganisms and the root system in your soil. Instead of depleting the biological activity (which is crucial for a healthy soil), we are increasing the activity, not destroying it.
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
Our effectiveness is accepted amongst educated customers who believe that safer lawns that aren't necessarily perfect are worth the trade-off.
References
Available upon request.