Tag: pest control

Mosquitoes Florida Keys

Will 750M Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Be Released In Florida?

Earlier this week, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) approved the first-ever U.S. release of genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes, according to the Center...
mosquito

Simple Steps To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Landscape

With the Atlantic hurricane season having begun on June 1 (and running through November 30), RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) and the...
Asian giant hornets

Help Trap Asian Giant Hornets In Washington State

  Read about Asian giant "murder hornets?" Want to stop their spread? Live in Washington state? The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is looking...
Herbicide Application

Herbicide Application Challenges In 2020

For many landscapers, the arrival of the busy Spring season is a chance to achieve improvements and efficiencies over last year’s practices. In a...
mosquitoes

Top 50 Cities For Mosquitoes

Yes, it's World Mosquito Day! And no one is celebrating. Instead, the day marks an international effort to raise awareness of the insect’s status...
reels

Hannay Spray Non-Corrosive Reels

The Spray Non-Corrosive (SNC) Series from Hannay Reels® is a line of reels that provide a significant advantage in strength and protection in corrosive...
mosquitoes and ticks

Top 10 Cities And States Pestered By Mosquitoes And Ticks

Spring has finally arrived and that means warmer temperatures and frequent rain showers. While many enjoy the sunshine, the rise in humidity and increase...
Biologicals On The Greens

Biologicals On The Greens

From Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA) From the Spring 2019 Issue There is nothing more fun than waking up early on a Saturday morning and meeting...
artificial grass

Artificial Grass Used As Solution For Lawn Critters

Despite the drought in Southern California, residents of Northern and Central California have not had an issue with water restrictions. Even so, some residents...

Put Mosquitoes Out Of Work, Not Your Staff

Employees who work outside or in open-air buildings are at greater risk of encountering disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Aedes mosquito

Like A Boss: Keeping Pests Under Control

Controlling pests can be a win for everyone.
National Aerate Your Lawn Day

RYAN Turf To Launch National Aerate Your Lawn Day: This Week’s Industry News

Want to keep up with the latest news in lawn care and landscaping? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings...
The Sting

Mosquito Control As A Big Business Opportunity

Getting rid of mosquitoes = a big business opportunity.
Deer tick

How To Avoid Ticks This Season

Keep yourself and crews aware of the dangers ticks present to outdoor professionals.

The War Against Invasive Species Will Intensify

The green industry is often the first defense against these unwanted visitors.
The Top 5 Turf Insects

The Top 5 Turf Insects

Follow these smart strategies when these particularly nasty pests attack.
spray container insecticide application

2017 Product Roundup: Insecticides

ArborJet TREE-äge insecticide from ArborJet provides emerald ash borer control. Designed for use with tree injection devices, its active ingredient emamectin benzoate is a glycoside...
Megan McDugald, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

I Am A Landscaper: Megan McDugald

Megan McDugald, manager of horticulture at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, shares what she loves about the green industry.
Case Study: How I Added Structural Pest Control Services

Case Study: How I Added Structural Pest Control Services

A successful structural pest control business owner offers his six best tips.

The Relationship Between Irrigation and Pest Control

Use these tips to improve how irrigation impacts your integrated pest management on client's lawns.
Firewise Landscaping

Firewise Landscaping

Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock Scholarship

Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry

Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.

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Capital One Center, Ruppert Landscape

A Capital Idea

Ruppert Landscape meets multiple challenges to transform a live-work-play idea into reality at the Capital One Center.
Desert Foothills Landscape

Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design

Even in the extreme heat conditions of Southern Arizona, Desert Foothills Landscape designed and installed a stunning, functional landscape while also being water and climate conscious.
snow removal, insurance coverage

Is Your Insurance Snow Blind?

Unique risks involved with snow and ice removal mean that adequate insurance coverage is critical to protecting your business.
snowstorms

Compact Cleanup Solutions

In the wake of snowstorms and natural disasters, it's essential to be prepared with versatile equipment to support restoration efforts.