Elite Landscape Contractors, Inc.

05/31/2026

For years, imidacloprid has been one of the standard preventive grub control products in turfgrass. What Makes Imidacloprid Different? It’s Systemic!

One of the biggest advantages of imidacloprid is that it moves through the plant.

When applied:

* To the soil
* Around tree roots
* As a drench
* Through irrigation

The plant absorbs it and moves it through its vascular system. As insects feed on the plant, they ingest the insecticide.

What Does It Control?

Turfgrass Pests:

* Japanese beetle larvae
* European chafer larvae
* Masked chafer larvae

Works best when applied preventively.

Landscape & Ornamental Pests:

* Aphids
* Whiteflies
* Leafhoppers
* Lace bugs
* Mealybugs
* Scale insects
* Adelgids

Especially effective against sucking insects.

Tree & Shrub Applications:

* Hemlocks
* Ash trees
* Ornamentals
* Shade trees

For pests such as:

* Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
* Emerald Ash Borer (in some programs)
* Scale insects

Common Trade Names

* Merit®
* Marathon®
* Dominion®
* Quali-Pro Imidacloprid
* Numerous generic formulations

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04/29/2026

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03/26/2026

👉 Built It in 2008… Back to Make It Better!

Not just The Turf Teacher… more like Bob the Builder 🔨🌱

From landscape design to full construction — Eric does it ALL.
This deck refresh? Built on a home he originally constructed back in 2008. 👀🔥

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03/26/2026

🔥 The Turf Teacher isn’t just teaching turf… he’s building dreams too! 🔨🌱

Eric isn’t your average “turf guy” — he’s the real deal:
✔️ Landscape Designer
✔️ Landscape Contractor
✔️ Licensed Irrigator
✔️ Licensed Pesticide Applicator
✔️ Licensed General Contractor

From the ground up — literally.

His team just completed a 🔥 brand-new back deck refresh on a home he originally built back in 2008. That’s full-circle craftsmanship right there.

Whether it’s your landscape, irrigation, outdoor living space, or full home build…
👉 Eric is your guy.

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01/14/2026

Picking up the Haulotte 4527A with Drive & Set!

Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones and myself "The Turf Teacher" travel to Archbold, OH to pick up our Haulotte 4527A with Drive & Set from Aerial Titans, Inc. Th...

12/13/2025

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11/28/2025

We not only do exterior Christmas lighting but we also setup interior live and artificial Christmas trees, garland and wreaths both lit and unlit. If you can dream it we can install it!

11/12/2025

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09/19/2025

Creates a healthy rooting system for natural turf. The innovative AERA-vator provides better air and water infiltration to give roots the ability to grow stronger and deeper into the soil.

07/07/2025

We will be sending out Christmas Decorations renewals this month! Christmas in July is here on the Hallmark Channel and at Elite Landscape Contractors, Inc. Take advantage of early order discounts on new decor! Jennifer will be reaching out very shortly!