Organic Insect Management in Arboriculture: Theory, Practices and Pesticides
The notion of “organic” with respect to plant culture dates back to 1940, when Lord Northbourne (Walter Ernest Christopher James), a visionary agriculturalist, coined the term “organic farming” in his book Look to the Land. His concept of organic farming centered on an approach to farming that was ecologically balanced and sustainable. The operative principles […]
Business Of Phc, Part 12: Resources Roundup
Over the course of the past year, TCI Magazine has featured its Business of PHC series, aimed at helping to inform tree care companies of the advantages and technical aspects of starting up and operating a successful plant-health-care program. We’ve thrown a lot of information your way, and we hope it has motivated you to […]
Business of PHC, Part 6: Diagnostics Is a Critical Component of Plant Health Care
Diagnosing the cause of plant problems is one of the foundational components of all plant-health-care programs. Without knowing the fundamental cause of a plant’s problem, it is highly unlikely that a successful remediation strategy can be designed and implemented. Environmental factors of the non-living world – abiotic factors – and those of the living world […]
CSI for Bugs, Part 5: Insect Products Provide Clues
This article is the fifth in a series for TCI Magazine by the author designed to help arborists understand and diagnose problems caused by insects and mites on woody landscape plants. The first article, “Basics for Diagnosing Problems Caused by Insects and Mites” (TCI, November 2020), focused on using signs and symptoms to help pin […]
CSI For Bugs, Part 4: Diagnosing Discoloration and Distortion Caused by Insects and Mites
This article is the fourth in a series by the author designed to help arborists diagnose and understand problems caused by insects and mites on woody landscape plants. The first article, “Basics for Diagnosing Problems Caused by Insects and Mites” (TCI, November 2020), focused on using signs and symptoms to help pin down the identity […]