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USEFUL TIPS AND HINTS TO PREPARE FOR SUMMER
With the beginning of our summer rainy season irrigation and pest management are essential in keeping a healthy landscape.


Water thoroughly and let dry thoroughly

  • The irrigation must be adjusted more frequently.
  • Turn off the water after a rainstorm and let the landscape dry out.
  • Keeping plants and trees perpetually wet can lead to pest problems, and root damage.
  • A rain sensor can be installed to shut down the system temporarily until things dry out; and protect your plants.
  • We install rain sensors for about $150.00.

Evapotranspiration increases during the summer

  • Plants and trees can show signs of drought stress very quickly.
  • Leaf blades will tend to fold in half, and turn a dull or flat green color - instead of being shiny or vibrant.
  • This can happen after two or three hot days without rain.
  • Most sprinkler zones with stationary heads should be set to water for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on that areas exposure to the Sun.
  • Most zones with rotor heads (heads that move) should be set for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on that areas exposure to the Sun.
  • If the zone has a mixture (this is not good) split the difference.

Most pests thrive on young succulent growth

  • They pierce and suck the juice out of the leaves, or they just eat it.
  • An extra set of eyes is always helpful.
  • Do not hesitate to call and inform your management or Cut-Rite of any possible pest problems.
  • We visit our properties once per week during the summer and keep a VERY watchful eye for pests and pest damage.
  • We monitor and scout regularly, but pests are extremely small (as small as 1/16th on an inch) and can easily be missed.
  • The key is to treat an infestation early.

CONTACT US

CutRite Inc.
5861 110th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Dennis Halenkamp

727.542.6049

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With the beginning of our summer rainy season irrigation and pest management are essential in keeping a healthy landscape.

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