Hotline History July 2004

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The total number of calls in July 2004 was 133

General: 17

Questions about soil samples, their reports and fertilizer application were predominant

Lawns: 32

The majority of the calls concerned problems with centipede, weeds and mold on lawns

Trees: 33

The calls were about problems on numerous varieties of trees, including Leland cypress, dogwood, redbud and fruit trees. However, oak and pine trees had the most calls

Shrubs: 2

Calls were received about gardenia and holly

Pests: 19

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

Vegetables: 19

Tomato problems had the most calls, with peppers and cucumbers also receiving several questions

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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