Integrated Pest Management Consulting
Astrid has successfully provided independent integrated pest management consulting for local orchardists and vineyard growers since 1994. This service is centered on the implementation of the standard components of integrated pest management (IPM). These services will also now be provided through Clear Path Certifications LLC.
Key components of the IPM Program are:
Astrid has successfully provided independent integrated pest management consulting for local orchardists and vineyard growers since 1994. This service is centered on the implementation of the standard components of integrated pest management (IPM). These services will also now be provided through Clear Path Certifications LLC.
Key components of the IPM Program are:
- Monitoring for pests and beneficial organisms
- Eliminate impact of pests on the crop in question
- Designing a pest management program that optimize native bio-control agents impact on present pests
- Implementing sustainable environmentally sound pest management practices that adhere to local requirements and legislation
- Adherence to market requirements
- Last, but absolutely not least, improving the bottom line for the grower. We do this by designing and implementing a pest management program that is as cost effective as possible while not jeopardizing the market value of the crop.
