Integrative Pest Management

Integrative pest management (or IPM) is a strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damages using a combination of techniques to properly identify and reduce pest populations, to maintain plant health, and to minimize the use and impact of pesticides.  

You may spot some minor signs that something is wrong with your tree like discoloration in some leaves. Or, your tree’s problem may be more complex and harder to detect. Plant health care is defined as a process of scheduled preventative maintenance that is put together based on monitoring and the use of cultural and chemical tactics to enhance tree vitality. Whereas, integrated pest management is a pest population management system that utilizes all appropriate techniques and information to reduce pest populations. When implemented in conjunction with each other, you can help to ensure that your trees are thriving and healthy.

The first step to properly implementing any integrated pest management plan and/or solving pest issues, is to determine exactly what you are dealing with first.

Insect Identification: Tree Pests To Be Aware Of

Identifying and being able to decipher the difference between insects you spot on your trees is not always easy, but it is important. Proper insect identification is often challenging because different pests can cause similar damages to your trees, and certain insects may resemble each other. Properly identifying the type of tree that they are …

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Integrated pest management for aphids

Integrated Pest Management To Treat Aphids

Aphids are commonly found on indoor and outdoor plants and are sap-suckers that feed in clusters, especially on new growth. With approximately 4000 aphid species found throughout the world, effective treatment is important. Damage is prevalent in areas with heavy populations or infestations of this pest. Integrated pest management (or IPM) is a strategy that …

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Ambrosia Beetle; Signs, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

There are many species of Ambrosia Beetles currently found in the U.S. The Ambrosia Beetle is a small, cylindrical fungus farmer beetle approximately 2 mm in length that can be extremely damaging to your trees and landscaping. These beetles tunnel into trees (most commonly those that are dying or stressed) and create fungal gardens that …

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