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Business
BioSafe Systems partnership will boost Midwest distribution
BioSafe Systems, a producer of pest & disease control products for the landscaping and horticultural industries, has entered a partnership with Leader Logistics Group.
February 11, 2016
Design-Build
Landscapers’ trade group keeps eye on honeybee health
Since 2013 the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), other associations, government agencies, legislators and academics have focused heightened attention on the plight of pollinators, particularly honeybees. Bees are used to pollinate more than 130 food crops, in addition to 16 percent of flowering plants, yet an increasing number of studies have illustrated a significant […]
August 18, 2015
Business
Bio-insecticide targets thrips, whiteflies in greenhouses
Vestaron, a developer of insect-control products derived from naturally occurring peptides, recently introduced Spear-T, a bio-insecticide for the control of thrips and whiteflies in ornamentals and vegetables in greenhouses. Field trials of Spear-T produced results equivalent or superior to conventional chemicals, according to Vestaron. The product is designed to be non-toxic to humans and other […]
August 12, 2015
Business
Study Shows Turf, Ornamental Professionals Rely On Neonicotinoids
After surveying approximately 750 turf and ornamental professionals to assess pest management practices in greenhouses, lawns, landscapers and trees, researches have found that neonicotinoids are the primary tools used by professionals to control destructive insect pests.
December 8, 2014
Business
FMC to Develop, Market Two Arysta LifeScience Products
FMC Corporation and Arysta LifeScience North America have signed an exclusive licensing agreement where FMC will develop and market two turf and ornamental products.
August 14, 2014
Lawn maintenance
Taking charge of chinch bugs
Give a chinch an inch, and they’ll take a yard. This old southern saying about chinch bugs speaks to the destructive nature of these pests that threaten turf in the South and Southeast. Even though chinch bugs are found throughout the United States, it’s the southern chinch bug that has notoriously evaded control by developing resistance to some of the most commonly used insecticides.
February 18, 2014
Lawn maintenance
Florida Landscapers Restore Mansion’s Lawn
Raji Corey of Corey Enterprises explains how their team tackled the Stetson Mansion lawn restoration project and brought this lawn back to life. The Stetson Mansion is a 9,000-square-foot home that sits on more than 2 acres in the heart of DeLand, Florida.
March 6, 2013
Lawn maintenance
Top 5 Herbicide Trends
Efficiency, efficacy and environmental profile top the list for products this year. One look into the evolving environment for pesticides reveals research that is committed to improvement. As much as manufacturers and developers focus on bringing to market the next big thing, they also are determined to improve existing products by making them better, stronger, faster (bionic, almost). In short, the industry’s focus on doing more with less is better for your bottom line and for the environment.
February 4, 2013
Business
Adding chemical care: Make the grass greener
Adding weed and insect control and fertilizing services may be a natural fit for expanding your lawn or landscape business. With licensing laws, recertification and the necessity of staying current on pests, diseases, application technology and new products, you’ll need ongoing education
May 1, 2012
Lawn maintenance
Rotating chemical use for best results
Rotating ‘mode of action’ helps guarantee you’re getting the most from insecticides. Once you find a product you like, it’s difficult to think about switching. It’s reliable, it does the job effectively and you’re comfortable using it. Marketers call that being brand loyal.
January 5, 2012
Landscaping equipment
Caring for the Green Underfoot
From herbicides to insecticides and the machines that apply them, try these products for your turf.
November 1, 2011
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