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Denison Landscaping, Inc. is a family owned business in operation for 45 years with locations in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. We are currently ranked 23rd of the largest landscaping companies across the Country.
We currently have an opening and an "Integrated Pest Management Director" at our growing farm in Waldorf, Md. The qualified applicant must have prior experience in this field to include experience with tractor operation and sprayers to qualify for this opening.
The Duties are listed but may not be limited to:.
Create and Implement a diverse IPM plan for Abby-Farms & Delaware
Including both field grown and container grown material
Set Pest and Disease tolerance thresholds
Manage the IPM team and set their daily schedule
Establish Pest/Disease Calendar with expected emergent dates
For farm staff to begin scouting areas of responsibility
Establish flash cards for the foremen to keep with them to assist in identifying
Potential pests and diseases and notify their manager of the problem
Maintain the chemical room and all logs associated with chemical storage & application
Sourcing and Purchase of Materials according to company policy/procedure necessary to carry out the IPM program
Scout all farms for pest/disease issues and seek guidance from industry professionals as needed
Seeding of vegetation in the farm fields to maintain dense cover to keep weed pressure down
Manage weed control in the fields & container areas using both pre-emergent in containers (only except in DE where pre-emergent will be used in the field.
Application of slow release fertilizer to farm fields as well as any other nutritional treatments required of trees in the field.
Seek new innovations or techniques in the field of IPM to include continuing education
Denison offers excellent benefits, paid holidays, weekly pay, company vehicle and a company cell phone
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