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NEW YORK
Landscape
CONTRACTOR APRIL 2019
LIAA
NEW YORK LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR APRIL 2019
Arborists Donate Services
In Celebration of Arbor Day
Carol Isles and Fran Reidy Join in the Fun!
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Long Island Arborists Volunteer Services
In anticipation of our National ARBOR forested grounds.
DAY celebrations, each year the Long Is- Appearing more like a disaster
land Arborists As- scene from a recent meteorological
sociation locates event, the various crews were separat-
an appropriate site ed into distinct “zones” to take down
and donates their dead trees, limbs and other debris.
services for the Safety and professionalism were
better part of the
day in tree care
and cleanup of
brush and other
landscape debris.
evident in the equipment and gear that
each arborist utilized, (and with the ex-
ception of this photographer) all were
OSHA compliant. With the generous
donation of chain saws and other related
Some crews took the easy way to reach heights
equipment from the ECHO Corporation
and their local distributor, LEPCO, there
was no shortage of supplies for the day.
This year 14 companies from It was estimated that the arborists
across Long Island arrived at the Boy performed over $100,000 in voluntary
Scout Camp just east of Wading River work for the day.
to help cleanup the massive complex of (continued on Page 9)
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www.newyorklandscapecontractor.com landscaperpub@optonline.net Arborists Donate Services expressed in articles are not necessarily those of this
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Roger Feit
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management and a Ph.D in Plant and En-
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respectively. While a graduate student
at Clemson, Nick focused on improving
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grass physiology. Nick began teaching at
release in a single particle. MESA provides dark green color Farmingdale State College in the fall of
2014 where he continues to educate stu-
without surge growth for up to 10 weeks. It’s not complicated. dents about turfgrass best management practices.
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Not to be left out, members of
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Here are some more photos of some of
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PAGE 11Sachs Soil Solutions
Question: Grubs have begun to infest my as Japanese beetle larvae, then milky spore larvae but they are not currently on the mar- spp. are typi-
lawn. I’d like to control them without chem- is probably the better choice because its ef- ket. Nematodes may be the only natural op- cally hunters
icals. Which product would be better, milky fects can last fifteen years or longer. But, in tion available to you. that can track
spore disease or beneficial nematodes? colder climates like ours, it may take 2 – 4 If nematodes are applied once or grubs by fol-
Answer: Depending on the species of grub, years for the active organism, Bacillus popil- twice per year, there is evidence that their lowing trails
you may want to use both. Scarab grubs are liae (Bp) to completely inoculate your lawn. populations begin to sustain themselves after of exudates.
difficult to differentiate. The only sure way If the infestation is large enough (>10 grubs 2 – 3 years. There is no data available, how- These nema-
to identify one is to look at the raster pattern per square foot), you can use beneficial nem- ever, that suggests how long they will last. If todes can be Paul Sachs
on its rear end. Illustrations of these raster atodes and milky spore powder at the same nematodes are applied only once and hot dry found much Ecological Turf Consulting
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pdf/2510.pdf. Japanese beetle larvae, Bp probably won’t be spp., for example, are typically an ambushing more appropriate for controlling scarab lar-
This site gives great illustrations. If effective. There are species of Bacillus bac- strain and dwell closer to the soil’s surface vae. When larvae are infected with Heter-
the grubs infesting your lawn are identified teria that cause milky disease in other scarab than Heterorhabditis spp. Heterorhabditis orhabditis, they usually turn red or brownish
red.
Nematodes multiply inside the grub
host from one or two to hundreds of thou-
sands in just a few weeks. If, however, they
are exposed to direct sunlight for more than
a few minutes, the UV light will sterilize
them. They can still infect and kill larvae but
cannot multiply. The Steinernema spp. are
sexual and at least two need to enter a larvae
to multiply. Heterorhabditis are asexual and
one can multiply by itself.
Another grub control strategy that
may work is to repel adult beetles before they
lay eggs. Products containing garlic, pep-
per, or other repelling extracts can persuade
adult beetles to oviposition elsewhere. For
this strategy to work, the repellent must be
applied before the egg-laying beetles arrive,
which requires some knowledge of the pest’s
life cycle. Timing is crucial.
In fact, timing is important regard-
less of the control you choose. Nematodes
should be applied early morning or early
evening to avoid direct sunlight. Applying
them on a cloudy day is fine and during rain
is ideal. They don’t usually need to be wa-
tered in but should not be introduced to a dry
soil. Nematodes move through soil moisture
and can migrate easily into a moist soil.
Timing with milky spore is not as
important. The spore is a dormant organ-
ism and it only become active after a warm
Japanese beetle larva has ingested it (larvae
are cold blooded and may not activate a Bp
spore if they are not warm enough). If milky
spore powder is applied to frozen ground it
may wash away during heavy rainfall. Milky
spore powder is typically applied in a matrix
pattern, a teaspoonful every four feet in rows
four feet apart. Some newer formulations al-
low for application through a drop spreader.
It is much easier to apply but must be applied
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three times a year for two years as opposed to
just once. Milky spore cannot be effective if
there are too few grubs to spread the disease.
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The greater the number of grubs, the faster
the disease will spread. Evidence of moles
is not necessarily a sign of grubs. Moles eat
earthworms as well as grubs and sometimes
their tunnels result from mating activities
rather than grazing.
All grub controls are more effective at the
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in Indianapolis Tuesday night, features in common with the F-150 transmission.
a Class 6 maximum GVWR of 22,000 And those are things that don’t carry any
pounds in a Class 5 Super Duty package, torque because this transmission was
hitting what Super Duty Chief Engineer (continued on Page 18)
Michael Pruitt calls the “sweet spot in
capability.”
“2019 is a really, really big year for us
because we’re beginning to introduce
lots of new product,” says Ford North
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cent of its product portfolio by the end
of 2020.
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2021 model year signals somewhat of
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two-ton F-6 was part of the original line-
up in 1948. Later badged F-600, it wasn’t
included in the Super Duty product line
when it debuted for the 1999 model year
as production wound down on the large
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I am writing this in the beginning of your spring cleanup process. This ear- 31-35°F. The soil temperature data, and a tion, the preemergence herbicide materi-
March with seasonal snowfall totals ly defoliation could stimulate succulent lot of other useful turfgrass management al runs the risk of being moved offsite by
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their normal lev- frosts or heavy snowfall events. University Fore Cast Website1. Another Later in the spring, when the
el. With the lack At this time of the year, many helpful guideline to time preemergence appropriate time comes to apply the
of snow to plow landscapers also begin thinking about herbicide applications is the bloom of preemergence herbicide make sure it
in this part of the preemergence herbicide applications and common landscape plants. Many land- coincides with 0.1-0.2” of rainfall or ir-
state, it seems the average homeowner is likely to see scapers think that crabgrass germinates rigation which has consistently shown
that spring can- these products showing up on the shelves when forsythia blooms, but this not true. improved performance. Research from
not come soon of their local lawn and garden shop. It Landscape managers should use forsyth- Purdue University has shown no sig-
enough for many is too early to apply these products to ia blooms as an encouragement to get nificant benefit of aerifying/cultivating
landscape pro- prevent summer annual weeds like crab- their preemergence herbicides applied and applying a preemergence herbicide
fessionals who grass. Many of those species will start before crabgrass begins to germinate. afterwards. Ultimately, the sequence of
supplement their to germinate when average soil tempera- Applying a preemergence herbicide too operations does not affect weed germi-
winter income tures at 1” depth reach 57-64°F and will early in the season will be ineffective as nation or preemergence performance.
Nick Menchyk graduated by plowing. Re- continue to germinate at higher tempera- the product will break down prior to the Finally, do not be quick to apply
from Clemson Universi-
ty with a B.S. in turfgrass
gardless of winter tures throughout the summer. As I write germination of the summer annual spe- fertilizers in the early spring on cold and
management and a Ph.D in activities, each this, the average 2” soil temperature is cies you are trying to prevent. In addi- saturated soils as many of those products
Plant and Environmental year at this time
DAISY WHITE NURSERY
Science in 2007 and 2012, (continued on Page 22)
respectively. While a gradu- every landscaper
ate student at Clemson, Nick is ready to be-
focused on improving foliar
fertilization efficiency and gin making the
turfgrass physiology. Nick rounds to their
began teaching at Farming-
dale State College in the fall
customers’ prop-
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Along with early, and possibly
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Might Shoot Your Foot!
could be lost off site by runoff which at Farmingdale State College. I can be
contributes to degraded water quality. contacted by calling 631-420-2172, or
The turf does not need and cannot use email nicholas.menchyk@farmingdale.
the fertilizer at this point in the season. edu.
However, it does need heat and sunlight, 1Cornell University Turfgrass Fore Cast
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later! So only fertilize when you have a grass/html/index.html)
need based on soil nutrient testing and
when the turf is actively growing and Editor’s Note....
taking up water and nutrients. New York Landscape Contractor welcomes
this article contributed by Nick Menchyk in
Keep the following management guide- this current edition and looks forward to his
lines in mind as you begin to make your insight and expertise relating to turf manage-
spring maintenance activities: ment practices that he will be sharing in future
editions with our readers. He can be contacted
• Wait until the soils dry out before be- direcetly at the above mentioned information
ginning cleanup operations. or through the paper.
• Avoid aggressive cultivation on cold
and wet soils.
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ture data or reliable plant phenology in- May Issue Will
dicators.
• Do not blindly apply fertilizers in the Close On Friday
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coaching and working with the best and bright- as leader must be.
est entrepreneurs this past year.
Treat everyone like an owner. if you
Nice guys finish first. Some of the want your people to exhibit ownership thinking
most attractive and compelling leadership traits (and doing), don’t wait for them to start show-
I have witnessed are those of optimistic, posi- ing up with that attitude. It’s a chicken and egg,
tive, open minded and compassionate leaders. and the first move is yours.
Which type are you when you show up at work?
Sales problem or a marketing prob-
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hit a high net profit, say 20%, you have to price have to get critically clear where your problem
your work out with that profit in mind (or more, originates, is it a
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to build it into your budget and sales strategy, (lack of leads) or is
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One of the Largest Distributors of Adrian Steel Shelving Racks & Accessories
TRUCK
EQUIPMENT
NEW YORK LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR APRIL 2019
1100 Route 109
Farmingdale, NY 11735 516-756-3666 www.rwtruck.com
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Quality Service & Dependability Since 1992OFFERING RENTALS,
SALES & SERVICE
Located at 899 Lincoln Ave on the corner
of Lincoln & Church in Bohemia, NY
We carry a full line of
paving and retaining wall products by:
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STOP IN TODAY! We also carry the largest selection of veneer stones:
Techo-Bloc Veneer Stone Quarry Cut Stone
Located at 899 Lincoln Ave Dutch Quality East-West Stone
Eldorado & a large selection of
on the corner of Lincoln & natural stone veneers
Stone Craft
Church in Bohemia, NY Natural Stone VeneersYou can also read
