Resources

All-State Pest Control are active members in the following organizations:

Website Resources:

National Pest Management Association – http://www.pestworld.org/

Bugs Info – http://www.buginfo.com/

All-State Lawn
Lawn Care Definitions

Fertilizer - Fertilizers are chemical compounds given to plants to promote growth; they are usually applied either through the soil, for uptake by plant roots, or by foliar feeding, for uptake through leaves. (32-3-12 = N (nitrogen) – P (phosphorous) -  K (potassium))

Pre-Emergent Herbicide – Pre-emergent herbicides prevent the germination of seeds by inhibiting a key enzyme. Preemergent herbicides are used to prevent seasonal weeds from appearing in your lawn.

Post-Emergent Herbicide – Post-emergent herbicides are used to kill weeds after the seed germinates.

Surfactants - Surfactants are wetting agents that lower the surface tension of the plant, allowing easier spreading, and a more uniform coverage of herbicides.

Broadleaf Weeds – Broadleaf weeds are generally the easiest to identify of all the weeds. They have leaves that are broad, and are generally produced in pairs or multiples, have wide, flat leaves situated on a stem.

Grassy Weeds – Grassy weeds are usually more difficult to identify than broadleaf weeds. Grassy weeds are true grasses or monocots. A grass seed germinates and emerges as one single leaf. It develops hollow, rounded stems and nodes (joints) that are closed and hard. The leaf blades alternate on each side of the stem, are much longer than they are wide and have parallel veins.

Perennial Weeds – Perennial weeds live for more than two years – sometimes indefinitely.

Annual Weeds – Annual weeds complete their life cycle from seed in one growing season.

Soil pH – Soil pH is a measure of the acidity (+) or Alkalinity (-) in the soil.  Soil pH adversely affects the growth of your turf.

Aeration – Aeration is a mechanical method of removing plugs from your topsoil.  This reduces compaction and allows movement of air and nutrients into your soil.

Spray pattern indicator (Blue Dye) – Dye is used as a spray pattern indicator for the technician to assure adequate application to prevent missed areas or over application.  Dye has no nutritional value or any herbicidal properties. (used for quality control).