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PJC & Company Ecological Land Care
Fred Newcombe, Owner
252 Dodge Dr.
Rowley MA 01969
978-432-1019
[email protected]
http://www.pjcecological.com
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
PJC and Company Ecological Land Care Inc. is the northeast distributor of premium Organic Lawn and Garden Fertilizers, and specializes in Organic Fertilization Programs. PJC is committed to providing products and services that are safe for children, adults, pets and the environment.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- School
- Landscape
- Golf course
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
We try to treat the root cause, not the symptom. In the case of weeds we focus on correcting soil chemistry, for insects we treat grubs with nematodes. We don't "integrate" synthetic herbicides or pesticides.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
Scouting
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
See above. Weeds we hand pull or topdress over seed. Lime if necessary.
Biological Controls Used?
Borates Used?
No
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
No
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
None
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
N/A
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
Yes, such as hand pulling, aerating and seed slicing.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
Renaissance
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
Site visits throughout season. Soil tests.
References
Michael Murray, Organic Soil Solutions; Kim Perrilli, Ground Effects Garden Designs