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22 06, 2024

Identifying Insects and Mites

By |2024-06-18T14:26:25-07:00June 22nd, 2024|Categories: IPM - Integrated Pest Management, Plant Pests, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Identifying Insects and Mites

Successful integrated pest management (IPM) programs tailor a series of pest control strategies to the specific pest damaging the plant. The first step in any IPM program is to correctly identify the pest to be controlled. Insects vs mites Insects and mites are animals belonging to the Phyla Arthropoda and have similar basic characteristics such [...]

15 06, 2024

Pesticide Safety Tips

By |2024-06-18T14:26:02-07:00June 15th, 2024|Categories: Plant Pests, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Pesticide Safety Tips

Always read the label and follow the instructions exactly. Never eat, drink or smoke while using a pesticide. Keep all pesticides in original containers with their labels clearly visible. You should store the containers in an airtight box to prevent breathing of the fumes. Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks, rubber shoes, goggles and gloves. Gloves [...]

8 06, 2024

Sooty Mold

By |2024-06-18T14:25:37-07:00June 8th, 2024|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on Sooty Mold

Sooty mold is gross. It forms a black deposit on the leaf surface that blocks out light and air movement. Severe attacks can turn entire leaves completely black. Eventually, it can cause a plant to die from lack of light. I've seen 20' Ficus with 50% of their leaves sticky, black and falling off. These then [...]

1 06, 2024

Water Tips for Hot Weather

By |2024-06-18T14:25:08-07:00June 1st, 2024|Categories: Plant Knowledge|Comments Off on Water Tips for Hot Weather

The sun is out and the plants know it. Most of them now need more water than they have needed during the winter months. Some days it may feel like your arms are going to fall off or your back is going to break from hauling so much water. What can you do to get the [...]

25 05, 2024

6 Water-Saving Tips

By |2024-06-18T14:30:00-07:00May 25th, 2024|Categories: Budget & Revenue, Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on 6 Water-Saving Tips

Hoya leaves hold on to water Water is one of the key elements for any landscape business. You need water to keep plants alive, and during the long, hot days of summer you use plenty of it. When water supplies get tight, your customers may look to you to make adjustments to cut back [...]

17 02, 2024

To Feed or Not to Feed

By |2024-06-18T14:24:14-07:00February 17th, 2024|Categories: Plant Knowledge, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on To Feed or Not to Feed

The horrors of low light, offices too warm or too cold, and the indecisions of whether the Ficus really needs a drink this week are starting to fade as we enter early spring. Plants, in general, are coming out of their winter dormancy and we are on the cusp of the growing season for our [...]

6 12, 2021

6 Stress Management Tips

By |2021-06-12T10:38:52-07:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: Customer Service, Plant Technician Skills|Comments Off on 6 Stress Management Tips

Learn how to take a step back If you feel you’re on the verge of being stressed because of your job, take a step back. You might be burning out. Before it becomes full-blown, take these steps to avoid burnout: 1. Find time to play Even if it means forcing yourself. People on the [...]

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