Every service at Haines is designed to have the least impact on our environment. Our dedication to the environment includes organic programs, using the safest products available, and utilizing integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. IPM uses a holistic approach to plant care to attain optimum plant health. Haines prides itself in being an industry leader in implementing IPM. For IPM to be successful it requires home owner involvement.
Integrated pest management (IPM) is an environmentally sensitive approach
to controlling pests that does not rely totally on pesticides.
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IPM depends on frequent monitoring of plants and pests so that control strategies are used only when and where needed.
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Many scientists consider IPM a decision-making process that assesses pest status and determines logical and environmentally sound management tactics.
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IPM can reduce pesticide usage in the landscape by 50% to 90% without sacrificing the appearance of the plants.
The primary keys to successful IPM are familiarity with pests' life cycles, correct diagnosis, and monitoring. Monitoring is crucial, but you must also have the correct identity, behavior, and life cycle information.
Haines Tree and Spray Pesticide Use Philosophy
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IDENTIFICATION: Identification of any particular insect, weed, or other pest problem is the first step in identifying what control measures, if any, will be implemented. Identification of problems are usually done in house, utilizing our trained technicians, and our extensive library. When necessary, outside expertise may be used. This expertise may include lab analysis, extension agents or other professionals in appropriate fields to select appropriate control measures.
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SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE CONTROL MEASURES: Based on identification of pest problem, an appropriate control measure can be selected. The methods may be, but are not limited to, chemical use, mechanical control, organic or Bio-controls, or no action taken. Once a control method is chosen based on the above information, implementation can occur.
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IMPLEMENTATION: Implementation of the selected control measures would occur based on having adequate information on pest problems, site and other pertinent data. Optimum results would be expected when proper methods, timing and expertise are employed.
IN SUMMARY: Our philosophy is to use integrated management programs with emphasis on maintaining plant/site health with chemical use only when necessary to achieve the desired level of control.