The GreenGuard IPM program protects your landscape with a systematic approach of diagnostic check-ups and prescription pest control. And we tailor a service program that is best for your situation or budget. Property owners benefit from healthy, and therefore more beautiful, long-lasting plants.
   An integrated, year-round approach to pest management is the most effective way to reduce pest damage. Also, our programs are designed to support the plants’ natural ability to resist certain insect and disease pests.
   Throughout the growing season, trained IPM specialists inspect a property, checking for problems and applying treatments where necessary. Regular monitoring ensures that small problems stay small.
   Our professionals are thoroughly trained in all aspects of integrated pest management and the health care of plants. Your landscape will receive the most up-to-date, scientific care.

What is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a well-rounded management approach to pest control.
   The result is a more long-term effectiveness.
   Instead of relying solely on chemical ‘quick fixes,’ techniques of prevention and control get at the root causes of the problem. IPM does not mean forgoing chemical pesticide use altogether. It does mean understanding your pest problem and applying the most effective solution appropriate to the problem.
Sometimes, a pest control is as simple as pruning out an infested branch.

An Eye for Pests
   Many insect and disease problems can be halted or slowed down when they are detected early enough. During regular visits, the IPM Specialist applies any necessary pest control treatments after carefully monitoring your landscape for potential problems.
   Also, the client is informed of any additional corrective measures that can be important to the landscape, such as proper watering, fertilization, proper pruning, aerification, etc.
   Your IPM specialist is always available to answer questions or come by for a free service call if any special need arises. Every GreenGuard technician is highly trained to recognize potential and existing pest problems. Your GreenGuard technician will work to control harmful pests, although many insects are not damaging to healthy plants. (Did you realize only 10% of the insects around your home are harmful to plants?)

More Effective Chemical Use
   We use targeted spray treatments instead of blanket coverage spraying. Less pesticides are used by treating only the plants that need it. This can result in fewer serious insect infestations because the natural predators of pests are able to survive and keep pests in check.
   Research shows that blanket applications of insecticides actually weaken the plants. Pests plague weakened plants. Responding with even more pesticides that further weaken the plants perpetuates a chemical dependency in your landscape.
Similar to chemical dependencies in human health care, overuse of chemicals in landscape care is equally ineffective. Also, using less pesticides can be the safest option when you are concerned about children, pets and our water resources.
   When a chemical control is required, we use the proper chemical at the proper time for your particular pest. GreenGuard uses the industry’s safest, most controlled application techniques and products.
   Many pests repeat their growth cycle during the growing season and will continue to harm plants if not properly controlled. Knowing which insects attack plants in this area and what their life cycles are determine the best treatment and when it is best applied. Your treatments are timed to coincide with the most vulnerable points in the life cycles of the pests.
   IPM is the proactive solution. These solutions to plant care problems are long-term, cost-effective,and environmentally-conservative.

When You Need to Know
   You can relax with confidence, knowing your landscape is being watched over by knowledgeable specialists.
   GreenGuard recommends corrections to the underlying imbalances which favor insects, disease or other problems in the landscape.
   Chemical controls become much more efficient, and at times unnecessary, when recommended sanitation and cultural controls are practiced. For instance, fallen debris can harbor disease pathogens and over-wintering insect eggs. Cultural practices, such as pruning, irrigation, and soil therapy, can disrupt the normal conditions that otherwise allow pests to survive and reproduce. For example, Japanese beetle grubs tend to reside and feed for much of their lives in soils that are relatively moist (reduced by infrequent, deep irrigation), yet chinchbugs need a dry soil for optimum survival and reproduction. These insects are strongly influenced by their environment and cause the most damage when conditions are ideal.
   In other cases, you may be using fungicides to treat difficult disease conditions, but your problems may clear up with recommendations as simple as avoiding overhead watering and pruning to improve air circulation around your plants.
    Proper landscape maintenance is the foundation of IPM. Sanitation, cultural practices, and disease treatments will be recommended as needed. And GreenGuard makes these additional services available to you.

Key to a Beautiful Landscape
   All things considered, an IPM program is a wise investment in the landscape.
Research shows that 90% of all insect and disease problems can be attributed to poor plant health. Like people, plants benefit from regular care and maintenance to stay healthy.
   An integrated, year-round approach with IPM is the most effective way to reduce pest damage. You invest in the promotion of plant health and growth. Large and small plants grow healthier. Healthy plants are more resistant to insects and disease then stressed plants.
   Vigorous, healthy and beautiful plants attest to the success of this approach.
    You will have a landscape to be proud of.
  
 Guarantee
   We are committed to providing the highest quality service. If you are not totally satisfied with the results, GreenGuard will continue until you are satisfied or refund the amount of your last visit.