Insect & Disease Control

Insect & Disease Control

Prevention of harmful agents, such as insects and diseases, occurring on trees and shrubs involves carefully planned steps such as proper monitoring, plant care, and select treatments. When dealing with insects and diseases, taking action at the right time is what makes huge differences between a lush and healthy green outdoor space and one that is infested by issues all season long.

Focusing on the prevention of these problems rather than just reacting to the already present effects as they happen, saves you money, time, and effort on pesticide applications and disease treatments. Prevention, when done right, is key to a more attractive and safe environment.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Are bugs already invading the trees and soft shrubs in your green spaces? If insects are attacking your precious flowers, burning trees & bushes, and causing other harmful effects these can have lasting devastating effects to the overall health of your plants if not treated immediately. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective approach to pest management that combines the use of biological, cultural, and chemical applications.

IPM programs are regarded as environmentally sensitive and use current comprehensive information on the life cycles of insects and how they interact with the environment. The use of this information, combined with the already available pest control methods, is used to manage the damage caused by infestations through the most economical means possible. It also keeps the number of hazards to people, property, and the environment to a minimum.

The most essential element in an effective disease and insect control treatment is timing. This serves as an important aspect of any IPM strategy. In addition, treatments must be correctly applied to the exact part of the plant. For example, the applicator will target tree leaves to control a foliar disease while spraying tree trunks will control a tree borer.

Ultimately, this streamlined economical approach towards pest management provides more successful results with minimal need for dangerous chemicals. The process is also environmentally friendly and safe for people and pets. The experts at Pratt’s Lawn & Landscape has your back when it comes to effectively eliminating pests off of any trees, soft shrubs, and other types of plants on your property.

Warding Off Diseases Right Away

When it comes to the prevention or treatment of plant-related diseases, the experts at Pratt’s Lawn & Landscape are equipped with years of experience and state-of-art tools to stay on top of the game. We make complete assessments on your trees and soft shrubs, then accurately diagnose diseases and devise a control plan to help prevent damage to your outdoor green space.

Whether it’s insect or disease control, it is essential for both young and mature trees to be treated for prevention. Property owners hesitate to have their trees or shrubs protected because they may be worried an application may somehow hurt their lawn. However, most pest control products do not have any adverse effects on the lawn around the treated plants when applied correctly by a professional. Since we are also in the lawn care industry, our fungicide and insecticide products are chosen carefully, so that not even the slightest of adverse effects are caused to your lawn.