ENVIRONMENT
AND HEALTH
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In response to the consumers desire for natural, pesticide and
chemical-free products, Minton Sun, Inc. has begun to put into action an Integrated Pest Management system. The objective of this
program is to eventually produce citrus which is less dependent on
chemical pesticides, herbicides or insecticides. The ultimate effect of
this system of Integrated Pest Management may not only benefit the
consumer, but also reduce the impact of agricultural activity on the
entire ecosystem, free the groves from chemical dependency and ultimately
reduce the cost of production and improve the return on investment.
The IPM concept, unlike some other growing programs, guides the grower to
implement variable pest control measures in response to specific
conditions present in each individual grove using beneficial insects,
natural organic oils and natural non-toxic chemicals, such as sulfur and
copper.
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