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May 17, 2019
NEWS 
 

Manage sports turf based on root zone

Municipal sports turf managers who know how their playing fields are categorized have a better chance to manage them more efficiently based on agronomics.


Surrey begins spraying for gypsy moths

The first round of spraying to kill gypsy moths is underway in Surrey, B.C.


Burlington steps up efforts to battle invasive insects

The City of Burlington, Ont. is stepping up its efforts to control invasive pests, including the emerald ash borer and gypsy moth.


Keys to strong spring startup

While spring signifies endless opportunity for many, in the landscape business, many don’t know how to get up to full speed.


Thermal system controls weeds without chemicals

Joining M.K. Rittenhouse & Sons Ltd.'s product line is the Ripagreen Thermal Weeding System, a high-velocity thermal weeder that uses heat to control weeds in urban and rural areas with no chemicals required.
 
Featured Story 
 
Tick migration

Tick migration in Canada up to six provinces

Ticks are moving across Canada at a rate of between 35 and 55 kilometres a year. Once rare in Canada, ticks have made their way into regions of Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, and they are virtually everywhere in Nova Scotia, bringing with them the threat of Lyme disease. » Read More
 
News 
 

10 ash trees slated for destruction at Halifax park

Ten ash trees have been earmarked for removal in Halifax Regional Municipality's DeWolf Park following detection of the invasive emerald ash borer. » Read more...

Watch out for ticks, B.C. health agency warns

Now that winter has given way to spring, British Columbia's Interior Health agency is warning the public to be on the lookout for ticks. » Read more...

Winnipeg neighbourhood association wants money to replace boulevard trees

A Winnipeg neighbourhood association is campaigning for city funds to be freed up to cover the cost of replacing boulevard trees stricken by Dutch elm disease and the emerald ash borer. » Read more...

Stangl’s not your typical lawn care business

Not all lawn care businesses march to the beat of the same drummer. Many – probably most – offer their customers programs that include a specific number of annual fertilizer and pesticide product applications. » Read more...
 
Event 
 

SIMA 22nd Snow & Ice Symposium

June 25 - 28, 2019
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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TPI Summer Convention & Field Days

July 23 - 25, 2019
Location: Minneapolis, Minn.
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“Design/Build” Growth Summit with Jeffrey Scott

August 28 - 28, 2019
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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GIE+EXPO

October 16 - 18, 2019
Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Congress 2020

January 7 - 9, 2020
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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