Hotline History August 2004

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The total number of calls in August 2004 was 103

General: 26

Questions about soil samples, their reports and fertilizer application were predominantpredominant. In addition, there were 10 general questions that could be handled with the MG files.

Lawns: 22

The majority of the calls concerned problems with centipede and weeds in the lawn.

Trees: 26

The calls were about problems on numerous varieties of trees - Leland cypress, dogwood, redbud and fruit trees. However, the most calls concerned tree damage due to storms.

Shrubs: 2

Calls were received about azaleas.

Pests: 19

The pests were numerous and varied. Bagworms and bees had the most inquiries.

Vegetables: 6

Tomatoes, cucumbers and general garden questions were received.

Flowers: 5

Various flowers - nothing specific.

When you work on the Hotline, write down as much information as possible about the problems and their solutions on the Hotline forms. The back of the form has some questions to help you clarify the caller's problem.

Reminder from Charlie: DO NOT diagnose disease or pests over the phone! You need a specimen to make a proper diagnosis. All turf problems should go to Al or Charlie, other problems to Dave or Charlie.

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