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Jolly Green Planet, Inc.
Vicki Kennedy, Owner
5415 Lake Howell Road #136
Winter Park FL 32792
407 366 7071
[email protected]
http://www.jollygreenplanet.com
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
Jolly Green Planet Organic Lawn Care Services is your source for a toxic-free, environmentally friendly lawn. Our goal is to restore the natural balance of a landscape without harming the health of our clients, wildlife, children, their pets or the environment. It is possible to have a green lawn without jeopardizing the health of your family and the planet.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- School
- Commercial
- Landscape
- Golf course
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
IPM is an environmentally responsible method of controlling pests. We apply the proper nutrients to the soil which helps restore the natural balance--the way nature intended it--so that pests do not become an issue in the first place. In addition to prevention, IPM also relies on controlling and monitoring.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
Staff has knowledge of different pests in order to identify.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
To prevent pests we start use cultural practices, such as proper watering, adequate nutrition, mowing and aeration. We also encourage using plants/turf that is naturally resistant to pests.
Biological Controls Used?
Compost (beneficial nematodes), ladybugs, big-eyed bugs
Borates Used?
No
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
No
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
DNR
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
DNR
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
Aeration, physical weed removal, pruning
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
Depends on the specific needs of the lawn. Some include: compost, worm castings, organic fertilizer blends.
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
By monitoring the health of the lawn and observing improvement in pest situations.
References
Brigida Geltz 407 927 5407; Lisa O'Connor 352 735 4188