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Features of municipal
pesticide bylaws
"About municipal
pesticide by-laws"
A 3-page document on what municipalities can,
could and cannot prohibit
regarding pesticide use within their jurisdiction,
including a short review of the decision by the Supreme Court of
Canada in 2003.
Published in February 2010 in
"HortWest", the magazine of B.C. Landscape Nursery
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Pesticides safety
"Pesticides Safety: The
Continuum Of Opinions"
A 5-page document on the safe use of
pesticides
including a statement reflecting the position of our company
(see under "conclusion").
Published in January 2010 in
"Turf Line News", the magazine of the Western Canada
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Tree selection
"Tree
selection for urban areas of the Okanagan"
A 4-page table with suggestions for urban tree
selection in the B.C. Interior region.
Presented in Kelowna, B.C. in October 2009
at the annual training meeting
of the ISA-PNW
(Pacific NorthWest chapter of the
International Society of Arboriculture).
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Nutrient
deficiencies in landscape plants
"Common
Symptoms Of Nutrient Deficiencies In Ornamental Plants"
A flyer of common nutrient deficiencies of landscape plants in the B.C. Interior
region.
Presented in Kelowna, B.C. in October 2009
at the annual training meeting
of the ISA-PNW
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Weed Control
"Weeds
in the Hot Seat: A Primer"
A one-page article on chemical-free management
of weeds.
Published in May 2009 in
"HortWest", the magazine of B.C. Landscape Nursery
Association. |
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Pamphlets on pest management in the back yard
A series of
6 pamphlets on common pest problems for education of home owners.
Prepared by our company in 2009 for the City of Kelowna.
"Managing aphids in your yard"
"Managing powdery mildew"
"Managing
pests of fruit trees"
"Managing your lawn"
"Managing weeds in your yard"
"Managing pests in your yard"
The brochures print back-to-back and fold in a 3-panel flyer.
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Pine beetles
"Pine
Beetles In The City Of Penticton: What Can We Do?"
Information for home owners on management of this insect pest.
Prepared by our company in 2007 for the City of Penticton. |
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Pest
management and organic farmers
"Pest
Management: What Can We Learn From Organic Farmers"
A 4-page article on management of insects, diseases and weeds
with
minimal pesticide use.
Presented in Victoria BC in 2004 at
the Annual Conference of the Western Canada Turfgrass
Association. |
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Monitoring
techniques
"Monitoring
Techniques For Urban Landscapes"
A 4-page article on commonly-used techniques for insect pests of
ornamental plants.
Published in 2004 in
"Landscape Trades", the magazine of Landscape Ontario.
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Ash
aphid
"Ash
Leafcurl Aphid (Prociphilus fraxinifolii Riley):
Field Studies
In The Okanagan Valley, British Columbia"
Results from field monitoring by our company in the Okanagan Valley.
Presented in November 2003 in Kelowna B.C. at the
annual meeting of the
Entomological Society of Canada.
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Conifer
fertilization
"Fertilization
Programs For Conifer Plants Grown In Landscape Settings"
A 4-page article on typical nutrient deficiencies and suggested fertiliser
programs.
Published in April 2003 in
"Turf Line News", the magazine of the Western Canada
Turfgrass Association.
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Spruce spider
mites
"Biology
And Management Of Spruce Spider Mites"
A 2-page article on life cycle and management of spruce spider
mites.,
Published in October 2003 in
"Arborist News", the magazine of the ISA (International Society
of Arboriculture).
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Mycorrhizal
fungi for arborists
"Mycorrhizal
Inoculation Of Nursery Trees: Benefits For Arborists"
A 4-page text on the value of mycorrhizal fungi in urban
settings.
Presented in Medicine Hat, Alberta in 2003
at the annual meeting of the Prairie Chapter of the ISA
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Lawn
and organic based fertilizers
"Lawn
Maintenance With Organic-Based Fertilizers"
Results from field trials by our company
with liquid and solid applications of
compost-based products.
Presented in August 2002 in Victoria, B.C. at "Organic World Congress”,
the meeting of IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements).
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IPM for golf
courses
"The
Cost And Benefits Of Integrated Pest Management For Golf Courses"
A 3-page text on changes required to implement Integrated Pest
Management programs.
Presented in 2002 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
at the meeting of the MGSA (Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association).
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Native Beneficial Insects
Prepared for the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
By Mario Lanthier and Tania Jensen,
CropHealth Advising & Research, July 2001.
A modified version was published in the 2002 and 2008 editions of the
"B.C. Nursery
& Landscape Pest Management & Production Guide".
"Lady beetles"
"Twice-stabbed lady beetles"
"Stethorus lady beetles"
"Syrphid flies"
"Aphid midges"
"Minute pirate bugs"
"Pirate bugs"
"Lacewings,
green and brown"
"Predatory mites"
"Parasitic
wasps"
"Flowers
and shrubs to attract beneficial insects in British Columbia"
"Canadian
suppliers of beneficial Insects"
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Monitoring calendar
for pests of ornamental plants in the Okanagan
"Monitoring
Calendar For Insect Pests Of Ornamental Plants In
The Okanagan Valley, British Columbia"
An 11-page text on seasonal appearance of insect pests
based on monitoring data from a 10-year period.
Prepared in 2001 for publication in the
"B.C. Nursery & Landscape Pest Management &
Production Guide". |
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Indicator plants
"Using
Plant Phenology To Monitor Insect Pests Of Landscape Plants"
An 8-page article on
the link between plant and insect development.
Prepared in 2001 for publication in the
"B.C. Nursery & Landscape Pest Management &
Production Guide". |
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IPM for
companies
"The
Cost of Using Integrated Pest Management For
Landscape Maintenance Companies"
A 3-page text on changes required in commercial companies
to implement
Integrated Pest Management programs.
Presented in 1998 in Vancouver, B.C.
at the annual “CanWest Hort Show”.
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