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Nature's
Lawn & Garden, Inc. |
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Stuart |
Franklin |
Phone: |
716-681-7793 |
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Service
Categories: |
structural |
commercial |
school |
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landscape
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residential |
golf
course |
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We provide
lawn and tree care in the western New York state area. We also sell
organic fertilizers and corn gluten meal in the northeast. |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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Real integrated
pest management (as applies to lawn & landscape) is creating healthy
plants and soil first using organic fertilizers. Then using proper
cultural practices. When problems arise, look to natural solutions
first, especially biological or botanical products and use chemicals
as a last resort (spot treating if possible). |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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We schedule
natural weed and crabgrass prevention (using corn gluten meal) in
early spring and late summer. |
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How are
pest problems identified? |
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We usually
inspect and keep records from year to year. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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Soil improvement
to create healthier plants. Corn gluten meal is used for weed prevention. |
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Do you
use biological controls? |
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Do you
use synthetic chemicals? |
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What
are the top 10 pesticides you use/sell/recommend? |
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If pesticides are used, how much are used per year of each? |
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We spot treat
weeds as needed for customers that request this service - it averages
about 5% coverage of the total lawn. |
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Does
your company perform habitat modification? |
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Do you
use any physical or mechanical controls? |
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What
type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend? |
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North Country
Organics and Renaissance. |
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What
do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
other
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We will also
offer spot chemical care. |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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Barb Pelosi,
Amherst Library, 716-689-3295; Tim Goldbach, 716-648-3165. |
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