Integrated Pest Management

employee caring for tree health

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a systematic approach of identifying, managing, and/or controlling insect and disease pests which affect landscape plants. The process involves regularly scheduled inspections of the landscape to scout for the presence of insect and disease pests. These pests may be causing harm to your plants. The key to IPM is an in-depth understanding of the interaction of pests, plants, the environment, and weather.

We understand that a landscape is more than plants, mulch, lawn, and hardscape. A landscape also consists of beneficial insects, plant interaction, soils and associated microbes, water, humidity, and more. All these components interact to make the landscape flourish. However, these elements can also impede the health and vigor of the plants. Knowledge of how these components interact is key to helping your landscape perform as designed.

IPM is not just about treating insect and disease pests. It is about cooperation between the homeowner, the landscape, and the IPM technician to produce the best possible results for your landscape.

What does IPM Services Involve at Big O?

For several years, Big O Tree and Lawn Service has offered these services and produced excellent results. Our trained pest management technicians will survey your landscape; catalog your plants and identify the potential pests that may be causing damage to your plants. With this information and extensive knowledge of insect and disease life cycles, our team can anticipate when a pest will appear and design a treatment program to control the targeted pest. All of this can be done while causing minimal to no damage to the surrounding environment.

If you are interested in getting the most from your landscape investment, contact us for a free initial consultation to learn how our Integrated Pest Management services can help you achieve your goals.