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Shannon Tree & Lanscaping, Inc.
Richard C. Murray, Arborist
PO Box 2498
Silver Spring MD 20915
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
Our company provides urban tree and landscape management services, historic tree preservation, custom tree and ladscape installations, the care and training of young trees and residential consultations. We serve Silver Spring MD and surrounding areas.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- Landscape
- Arborist
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
A concept to control plant pests using alternative methods.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
Observation.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
1) Suitable trees/plants for suitable conditions. 2) Preference for natives 3) Good cultural pratices 4) Prevention and protection 5) Ability to adjust and compromise 6) Good sanitation habits
Biological Controls Used?
No
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. Some handweeding and hand control bulk vines. Use appropriate mulches/compost, in appropriate amounts, at appropriate times, protect soils, protect water drainage areas, etc.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
We do use composts, and a variety of mulches including aged wood chips.
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
Highly successful! Since the start of my career in 1971, I have found people problems, mismanagement of trees, plants and habitats and misuse/overusage of fertilizers and pesticides to be a far greater problem than the actual pest.
References
Dr. Alex Shigo, 603-868-7459; Dr. Tolbert Feather, plant pathologist, 301-662-9315; Mary Pat Rowan, landscape architect, 202-526-8821