by Joe Magazzi      Did you know that the CDC is reporting that 2017 will be one of the worst seasons on record for tick populations and subsequent diseases? In fact, a university study in Connecticut recorded the highest population of deer ticks ever recorded since monitoring began.  Although it is common to think that ticks go dormant once the weather cools down, the opposite can in fact be true.  Ticks are very prone to desiccation (drying out) and thus prefer cooler, moist weather such as what we will experience in the fall.  Ticks will remain active and looking for a host for as long as there is not snow on the ground and temperatures remain consistently above freezing.      Green Earth Ag & Turf has your non-toxic tick and mosquito solutions to provide you, your family and your pets with comfort and peace of mind to enjoy outdoor fall activities in your yard.       Tick Killz is a wonderful product that our p...

Welcome, HALO! by Jenna Messier After much anticipation, ICT Organics released its new 25(b) weed killer,  HALO , this Spring!  Our customers have been trialing the product over the past few months, and we have heard  some great reports  about the efficacy of this product.   Here are some tips for using HALO: HALO offers two rates of application, per the label, which you will choose depending upon the weed pressure in your lawn. Low Rate: 7 oz. HALO in 1.5 to 2 gallons of water per 1000 sq. ft. High Rate: 10 oz. HALO in 1.5 to 2 gallons of water per 1000 sq. ft. Spot spray: 10 oz. in 1 gallon of water. Additional Tips from the Manufacturer: To maximize results of HALO, apply with  PRE-EMERG  liquid, a product also produced by ICT, pre-emergent weed killer to kill both visible weeds (with HALO) and weed seeds (with PRE-EMERG). HALO and  PRE-EMERG  are ...

Joe Magazzi, President of Gr.E.A.T Red Thread & Pink Patch – Plan your attack on these fungal diseases! by Joe Magazzi We have been receiving many questions about Red Thread and Pink Patch, which are fungal diseases that can occur in turf grass.  These diseases are usually easy to identify by patches of pink or red discoloration on turf grass. These diseases tend to appear and be most active when temperatures are around 70°F, but they can start to grow with lower temperatures.  These diseases also appear during periods of wet weather, such as we have experienced in the Northeast this Spring.  Due to a convergence of these warm and wet weather conditions, Red Thread and Pink Patch are thriving and very prevalent in turf grass.  Red Thread at Joe's house Red Thread and Pink Patch are generally aesthetic diseases that can be controlled both by adjusting your fertility and cultural practices. However, in severe cases, these diseases (especially R...