Taking It Slow - Input by Ken Mays,President

Total Landscape Care Magazine featured in ther March 2012 issue an article on the use of slow release fertilizer and the new Maryland law that Ken Mays helped to negotiate.   Click here to read.

Now Offering Goose Repellent

          Scientific Plant Service is now providing goose repellent for commercial properties.  This service needs to be started before the geese start nesting.

          Call 410-321-0970 and ask for Brian or send an email: BrianH@spsonline.com
 

Brian Haga - CoreTect Tablets - Interview

Vice President of operations, Brian Haga, was interviewed about our use of CoreTect Tablets.  Click here to read the full article.

SPS Staff- Still Learning After All These Years

As we begin our 55th year, SPS is still committed to constantly improving our techniques and staff by attending seminars & recertification programs. During the 2011-2012 winter season we have or will attend the following:

December 1, 2011 - Pest Management Training Session -presented by University of MD Extension service
Attendees: Ken Mays, Brian Haga, Damian Varga, Stephen Griner, Gary Wisniewski and Bruce Knott
Subjects: Pest Update, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Stink Bug update, 2011 Challenges, pond management, turf weeds and much more.

January 19, 2012 - 31st Annual MD Arborist Association Winter Seminar
Attendees: Damian Varga and Gary Wisniewski
Subjects: Management strategies for EAB, invasive species update, disease update and product handling.

February 1, 2012 - Green Industry Educational Seminar - Key Speaker, Kevin Mathias from University of Maryland
Attendees: Damian Varga, Stephen Griner, Alan Atkins, Mamadou Barry, Rich Beere, Mike Byers, Bruce Knott, Jack Muth, Ed Smith, Kevin Walker, Gary Wisniewski
Subject: Focus on Ornamental insects, calibration & pesticide safety & handling, fungicide options, weed control options, soil testing & results, and much more.

Fatal Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)On The Move In Maryland

The Emerald Ash Borer, once thought to not reach the Maryland Suburbs until 2052, will be here much sooner.  For more information please click here to review the article by the Baltimore Sun.   

Once a tree is infected with borers, it can not be saved, the best solution to this invasive bug is preventative measures.