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Arbor Track
Hartney Greymont’s Arbor Track Program is an innovative approach to landscape management we first introduced in 1985. Many desire alternatives to traditional treatment programs, as landscapes become varied and potential problems more complex. Arbor Track clients are looking to care for their properties with fewer pesticides; a more proactive and less reactive approach. They seek the peace of mind knowledge and inspection provides.
The Arbor Track program consists of four basic concepts; inventory, evaluation, treatment, and perhaps most importantly, communication. The first step of the program is compiling a landscape plant inventory, including a systematic description of overall plant appearance, condition, and health. This detailed account allows most pest and disease issues to be identified and many future issues anticipated.
The next step is monitoring and evaluation. This consists of multiple site visits by the Arbor Track technician carefully examining landscape plants throughout the growing season. A typical Arbor Track property receives an average of 10 visits from early spring through late fall.
The third step is prescription and treatment. Unlike traditional treatment programs, Arbor Track allows the technician to closely monitor pest populations and apply controls only when and where necessary. This means diagnosing problems and applying timely treatments. An advantage of the Arbor Track program is the consistent interaction between the technician and the landscape, allowing for careful action when problems arise, whether they involve insects, disease or cultural issues.
The final and equally integral process in the Arbor Track program is communication. This consists of reports and dialogue between our technician and you. Individual reports note general landscape health, insect and disease activity, treatments performed and any other pertinent information. This allows the client to be aware of potential problems and specific areas that may warrant attention.
The Arbor Track program does have decided advantages, but may not be suited for everyone. Less diverse landscapes with fewer plant species may be better served with traditional treatment programs. As landscapes increase in scope and diversity, regular inspection and communication between the arborist and client has proven to be the most effective form of care. The peace of mind that is afforded through the Arbor Track program, as well as the comfort of knowing control measures are applied only when necessary, are frequently mentioned as benefits. If you think the Arbor Track approach may be right for your landscape, contact your arborist to discuss how a program can be crafted uniquely for your property. |
