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    Veteran Tree Specialist Certification--Practicing and Consulting Levels

    I think we need to move beyond planting native and move towards planting sustainable. Many keystone native trees in my area can no longer survive without chemigation. The hardcore native people in my area are convinced that we need to move our natural areas back to pre-Columbian times. As if...
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    new to treating EAB

    Emectin Benzonate products work in the 90th percentile if pretreating healthy trees. Aza is about half of that. I like to guarantee success to a degree with my clients. The cost benefit analysis of chemical use versus keeping large mature trees alive is a no brainer in this case.
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    new to treating EAB

    I would recommend systemic soil approach for Birch. They dont compartmentalize as well as Ash do for injections.
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    Scheduling work

    I dont mind when the clients wants to be there for the most part. Its a great way to demonstrate our technical prowess to the client. It fosters good communication and good client relations. What annoys me is clients that want to be there for a half hour PHC application. PHC is so dependent...
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    White House 'Jackson Magnolia' to be removed quickly

    They have taken several cuttings already and plan to replace next year. Some of the grafts are already ten feet tall.
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    Ground Staff to Crew leaders Needed

    what type of snacks do you provide?
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    Anybody have success with memberships in business networking groups?

    I think the best networking is not coerced. BNI type groups can lead to some success but I found that I wasted alot of time on BS leads. My best networking is with non profits that I volunteer with. I also am a member of my towns Rotary club.
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    ISA Certified Arborist sample test questions

    Read and do the questions in the study guide. You shouldnt have a problem. The test is more of a commitment to continuing education than an expert rating.
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    New Gas Chippers how are they?

    We have an 18” gas 2017 Bandit and it is a real workhorse. Downside is that it’s incredibly loud! Sounds like a hotrod running full bore.
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    Mountain Laurel question

    http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/rhododendron-borer
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    TreeStuff and SherrillTree Join Forces

    I only ask questions to the experts. Like when I asked the dead hooker capacity of the Nargear bags. That was recently removed for some reason.
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    Work slowing down?

    Sell 24 hours of winter work every week of the year.
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    Dealing with employee lateness / Calling out of work

    three strike policy within a certain time frame. If they are late three times in a month we send them home. If this is a constant issue then we fire them.
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    App or software for mapping customer locations??

    Free is good!
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    App or software for mapping customer locations??

    Upload an excel file of your clients into google maps. Completely free. You can add as many layers as you need to differentiate client types.
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    Bartlett West Chester PA, Climber/Foreman

    And I do have a sick sense of humor. Any old school buzzers know that! Love you Doos!
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    Bartlett West Chester PA, Climber/Foreman

    So this was a pretty stock cut and paste job posting. We do not require a degree but some of our foremen do have one. My real qualifiers are people that are passionate about trees. I want people that are lifelong learners, open to new ideas and are team players. We are one of the more...
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    Bartlett West Chester PA, Climber/Foreman

    Thats a starting point we have many foreman that are well above this mark.
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    Bartlett West Chester PA, Climber/Foreman

    Join the Green Collar Revolution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Summary : For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners science-based solutions and expert care for trees and shrubs. Our growing 1,600-person team encompasses highly skilled...
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    West Chester PA!!!!!!!!!!!

    If by essential oil you mean bar oil. yes that is true.

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