[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Cannabis Producers Integrated Pest Management” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”vcr_heading-right”][vc_column_text]Prevention of a pest problem is much more desirable than trying to control or suppress an established population. Monitoring your plants and paying attention to the health of your crop is critical for farm planning and in minimizing the risk of crop failure or reduced yields. Healthy soil is the foundation of Integrated Pest Management.
Soil that is alive and has a diverse biology enables your plant with vigor and vitality = into natural defense and resistance to pests, as well as better yields, less problems and expenses.[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_empty_space margin_lg=”30″ margin_md=”” margin_sm=”” margin_xs=”” el_id=”1517222057531-bc4406ab-a8cd”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Pay Attention” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”vcr_heading-right”][vc_column_text]You can often stop a pest or pathogen from becoming a problem if you detect it early on and make conditions unfavorable for the population. Once a pest has become a serious problem, it is much more difficult to control. Early detection and correct diagnosis is key to minimizing risk and cost. Stressed out plants are more susceptible to pests. There are many ways a plant can become stressed;[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”cog”]
- Lack of adequate airflow
- Improper lighting considerations
- Over watering or under watering
- Improper fertilizer application
- Lack of proper pruning, planting, spacing, timing, and airflow are critical parts of the IPM process
- Using chemical fertilizers encourages plants to grow at a rate that is out of balance with their natural defenses. Weakened cell walls and reduced resistance to pests is a likely cause of a pest problem
[/dt_sc_fancy_ul][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9942″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][dt_sc_empty_space margin_lg=”30″ margin_md=”” margin_sm=”” margin_xs=”” el_id=”1517222067312-86212a74-a7cf”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9944″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Treatment & Control” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”vcr_heading-right”][vc_column_text]Once you detect a pest, identification is the first step to treatment and control. If you can set the proper trap, or provide the habitat for a natural predator, you are ahead of your problem and will be able to reduce the pest population to a level that does not harm your crop.[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”cog”]
- Beneficial Insects
- Companion Crops
- Compost Tea
- Pruning for Increased Airflow
- Sanitation
- Botanical Extracts
- Electrified Water
- Enzymes
- Traps
- Bio-fungicides
- Bio-insecticides
- Quartz/Silica powder
- OMRI or WSDA listed products
[/dt_sc_fancy_ul][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][dt_sc_empty_space margin_lg=”30″ margin_md=”” margin_sm=”” margin_xs=”” el_id=”1538594589068-377471e9-962d”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Insecticide Management” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”vcr_heading-right”][vc_column_text]Taking it a step further we encourage planting a diverse selection of crops, native plants, insectaries, and pollinator gardens to build habitat for the natural predators that keep pest populations in check. Having animals, such as chickens, ducks, hummingbirds, or bats, also help to reduce pest populations and protect your plants. Natural Predators Live in Nature on Native Plants. Pesticides NOT allowed for use;[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_fancy_ul style=”cog”]
- Acequinocyl
- Imidacloprid
- Pyrethrium
- Spinosad
- Spiromesifen
- Spirotetramat
- Abamectin
- Bifenazate
- Daminozide
- Fenoxycarb
- Myclobutanil
- Paclobutrazol
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Water Care
[/vc_column_text][dt_sc_hr_invisible size=”xsmall”][dt_sc_accordion style=”frame” framed_accordion_type=”type3″][dt_sc_accordion_tab title=”Biodiversity”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1538595650993{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Water Quality and Biodiversity also benefit from IPM By eliminating the need for toxic pesticides, the entire web of life benefits, and our rivers, lakes, streams, and soils stay pristine and usable for everyone.
[/vc_column_text][/dt_sc_accordion_tab][dt_sc_accordion_tab title=”Operating Costs”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1538595665266{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Lowering the cost of operations and reducing overhead, on inputs, and the risk of crop failure are additional benefits of IPM.[/vc_column_text][/dt_sc_accordion_tab][dt_sc_accordion_tab title=”Nutrition”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1538595676843{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]You can unlock the incredible potential of the soil to grow plants by transforming waste into humus and valuable soil nutrition – Compost works! [/vc_column_text][/dt_sc_accordion_tab][/dt_sc_accordion][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]