Search by State
Back to Search by State
Back to North Carolina List
North Carolina
Amsterdam Landscaping
Robert Mulder, Owner
3116 Ward Road
Raleigh NC 27604-1524
919-876-2828
[email protected]
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
Specializing in environmentally sound landscape maintenance and installation consulting. I teach clients how to reduce or eliminate the need for chemical solutions that pollute the environment. I am no longer doing active landscaping work. I only do consulting.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- School
- Commercial
- Landscape
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Reduce or eliminate the use of chemical solutions in landscape. If a chemical is required, use one with the lowest mammalian toxicity.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
Regular monitoring by the client.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
Good sanitation. Keep plants healthy with adequate moisture and nutrients.
Biological Controls Used?
I have used korean lady beetles.
Borates Used?
Yes, I use borates for the control of solf bodied insects (ex. Niban).
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
Synthetic pyrethrins and sulphur based fungicide only if necessary.
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
Insecticidal soap, sulphur based fungicide and horticultural oil.
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
N/A
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
I suggest handweeding, or using a thatcher to remove weeds.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
Organic and synthetic.
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
Feedback from clients.
References
Pat Sprunt - 919-233-8719.