Greenhouse Growers (Continued from Page A 1) input,” Hayes said. “With IPM, (growers use) no more pesticide than is absolutely necessary.” Tom Gawlas, manager at Quality Greenhouses, said that he has been involved in IPM for 12 years and it has lowered the costs of operation considerably. „ poitY Month S p . ec/ o/ x during June 2001 we will give 5% to 15% off barn equipment. Lapp’s has provided quality barn equipment and professional service to the dairy industry for 29 years. We are a service oriented company carrying these quality brands: mrn-M/Xi by J ■ STAR Feed Mixers OSWALT WAS by J - STAR Feed Mixers H) g F Feed Carts Lapp’s wooden MiraFbunt CONVEYORS ttaSASttfiattl LAPP S BARN E Iwjtawb Ho Dispatched Trucks - As one of the first greenhouse operators in the state to use bio logical controls, Gawlas said that IPM methods have im proved over the last decade. These include the development of safer, more target-specific pesticides, as well as better use of biological controls. A key part of the IPM pro gram is constant attentiveness to insect populations. “Sticky cards” that contain attractants to target pests are hung at vari ous locations in the greenhouse. To pay tribute to our dairy and beef farmers, J-STAR W} n Feeding Equipment THAN Bam Equipment The number of insects trapped on the card over a specific period of time determine whether or not control measures need to be taken. Gawias said that IPM helps growers develop a philosophy for insect control. “IPM is a decision process,” he said. Quality Greenhouses uses a combination of pesticides and biological controls to help grow about 70,000 chrysanthemums, iHgj 'thßvjnavent? Bedding Chopper Mighty Lite™ Dairy Mat UIPMENT ig 5935 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap. PA 17527 WJJIO PHONE: 717-442-8134 Call or write for free catalog. (Turn to Page A 36) H Tunnel Ventilation Systems LANZ MAIhKRHIS •J 7PiE Fans LAPP’S CURTAIN SYSTEMS Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 9,2001-A35 VAKT DALE* J3txtchie® v Waterers I,Lancaster i tvn no Silo equipment with a henl.tfje of quality Silo Pipe and Distributors Cathy Thomas, state IPM special ist, and Tom Gawlas of Quality Greenhouses in Camp Hill examine a “sticky card” used to monitor fungus gnat infes tations in a chrysanthemum greenhouse. HENRY K. FISHER & SONS, INC. 667 Hartman Station Road Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 393-6530 Wood and Coal Furnaces Starting At 1060 Division Highway 322 East, Ephrata, PA 17522 1 Block East of Rt. 222 (717) 733-4973 800-642-0310 vmw.bowmansstove.com Mon , Toes. Wed 10 to 6: Thors , Fri 10 to 8. Sat. 10 to 4
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