Weed Man Canada

Turf Management Systems Inc. is the corporate head office for the Weed Man franchise network. The first Weed Man turf grass Professional was Desmond Rice who established his business in 1970 in Mississauga, Ontario. He is still active in management of the company with the assistance of an executive team led by Chief Operating Officer Michael Kernaghan.
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There are now more than 300 Weed Man franchise dealers providing Professional horticultural services across Canada, the USA and in the United Kingdom. They provide a livelihood for more than 2500 people directly, plus many others employed in capacities related to the industry. They provide responsible, Professional services to those who need help maintaining healthy surroundings for families. These include the elderly, the time-pressed, and those living in regions that present the kind of horticultural challenges that require specialized expertise.

It turned out that Des was ahead of his time. Not only were there a lot of North Americans who needed help with the most technical parts of lawn care, but his preventive approach eventually proved to be the right one. Today government agencies are recommending an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedure similar to the approach long employed by Weed Man Professionals.

Insect Control Control of surface and subsurface pests that are infesting your lawn! We use safe and environmentally friendly products to rid lawns of insects and pests. As part of Weed Man's Nature's Touch line of services, beneficial nematodes (microscopic worms) are applied when and where needed, to reduce infestations of surface and subsurface insects, such as, white grubs, sod webworms, and cutworms. Beneficial nematodes are safe and cause no harm to people, pets or plants. Weed Management Dandelions, clover, thistle! Whatever the problem may be, Weed Man has the solution. Whether you are using Nature's Touch, our exclusive all-natural lawn service, or Weed Man traditional services we have the right plan for you. Fertilizer Services Do you want the thickest lawn possible? Our high quality fertilization program produces a well-rooted thick, lush and healthy lawn. Weed Man fertilizer services provide the best defense against potential pest and weed problems all year round. Refresh Services Is your lawn full and lush? If not, does it have bare spots, brown areas, or thin weak grass? Weed Man's maintenance and refresh services will give you that green lush lawn that you have always wanted, and with the proper program tailored to your lawn's specific needs Weed Man will help you keep your lawn healthy all year round. Over seeding is a method used to create a thick lush lawn. High quality seed cultivars are introduced to your lawn to replenish bare or damaged areas and restore the density of the lawn. Over seeding with new cultivars increases resistance to diseases and insect damage. Also, these new cultivars are more aggressive and help choke out newly germinated weeds.

Client Benefits We provide lawn care programs that help create the healthy, verdant, beautiful lawn you have always imagined. Our programs are structured to keep your climate in mind, as well as, any regulatory constraints. Our ongoing employee-training program ensures every Weed Man technician has a thorough understanding of plant healthcare, and every service meets or exceeds industry regulatory requirements. Weed Man is continuously involved in new technology research and development to bring you better, even more effective lawn care treatments. Environmental Benefits With urban sprawl and the growth of cities, maintaining vibrant green spaces becomes more and more important. Grass captures greenhouse gasses and air-pollution, and generates much of the oxygen we breathe. It also acts as a barrier, deterring chemicals from entering soil and ground water. In a healthy lawn one grass plant is capable of producing fibrous roots. These roots help hold soil in place, controlling erosion. Healthy turf contains many microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, actimonycetes and protozoa. These organisms promote soil health through decomposition of plant matter and lawn products. This continuing cycle of root growth and decomposition plays an important role in maintaining the health and quality of the natural environment.

Weed Man has come to be recognized as the foremost provider of residential lawn care in Canada, with a reputation for reliability, service excellence and responsible environmental management. We provide thousands of homeowners with green, healthy lawns employing sustainable approaches using state-of-the-art equipment. However, without the right people in place even the best tools are meaningless.

Without question Weed Man’s biggest asset is the friendly, hard working professional people who service our customers. We are committed to provide employees with recognition and opportunities while ensuring value to all stakeholders and customers. Weed Man dealers invest a lot of time and effort in the development and training of their people; first and foremost by providing the necessary technical knowledge. Secondly, they help to develop the kind of enthusiastic confident attitude which ensures productive working habits and long-term employment.