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.
It seems that each year, the tick population in the Hudson Valley is on the rise, and with it, so too are the reported cases of tick diseases. It is no longer just Lyme disease that is of concern but many other dangerous tick-borne diseases, one of which called Powassan that can be fatal. The …
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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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 …
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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Earlier this month, we discussed and addressed some common concerns and questions in regard to where ticks live, how long they live, tick prevention methods, if they fly, tick protection etc. In this article, we briefly touched on things you can be doing in your yard to help decrease the tick population. But, we wanted …
The warmer weather has finally arrived, and with that, so have the bugs! Imagine entertaining on your porch and day turns to night. You are enjoying the outside air, when suddenly you feel a pinch and you’re instantly itchy. You know right away what is was – a mosquito! Most outdoor events during the evening …