New in 2009 – Arbor Protect!  Ahlum & Arbor will be offering a new program using non-traditional types of chemicals which are approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI).

Whenever the Organic Materials Review Institute or OMRI name appears on a pesticide label it is an assurance that this is a product that has been tested and approved to be safe as possible in the control of pests while posing no environmental problems.

While we all want to protect the environment, and the use of these products seems attractive, there are some trade-offs.  These sprays are usually not as effective as conventional pesticides and not nearly as reliable for longer term control of persistent insects such as Japanese beetles, or for pests which reproduce in large numbers such as spider mites.  More inspections and treatments will most likely be needed to assure pest problems do not exceed what we would normally consider an acceptable level.

As is always the case, any pesticide we apply to your landscape, whether it is OMRI listed or not, is chosen with safety and effectiveness in mind.  We only use the safest materials and application rates possible to achieve optimum results.

If you are interested in learning more details about how this program could be applied to your landscape, please call and talk with one of our arborists.  They will be happy to work with you.