COVERSTORY
by Eric Hopper
Left Coast Wholesale
Integrated Pest Management
H
orticulturists using integrated pest man-
agement programs appreciate the conve-
nience of a one-stop-shop. Unique to each
garden, an integrated pest management
program might require purchasing many products. A
horticulturist’s time is valuable and fi nding a repu-
table dealer who offers a wide variety of quality prod-
ucts at fair prices is crucial to maximizing the return
on investment. Wholesalers who offer direct sales, in
addition to the retailers they partner with, give the
horticulturist a choice between shopping online or
visiting a brick and mortar location. Regardless of the
preference to purchase online or from a storefront,
growers are always looking for the best value, i.e.
quality products at a fair price. This is why horticul-
turists looking for a reputable distributor for all of
their gardening needs should look no further than
Left Coast Wholesale.
About the Company
Left Coast Wholesale got its unoffi cial start in
March of 2009 when the owners were hand-stitching
GeoPots and selling them door to door. After years of
hard work and dedication, the GeoPot line took off,
allowing the company to expand and establish Left
Coast Wholesale. Throughout its rapid expansion,
Left Coast Wholesale never lost sight of the fact that
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its achievements were a direct result of the trust and
support of its customers. This is why it continues to
make customer service its top-priority. In fact, Left
Coast Wholesale is made up of a team of dedicated
and educated members who provide unmatched cus-
tomer service and support to the customers. Through
this top-notch customer service, Left Coast Wholesale
provides a wide selection of products for indoor and
outdoor horticulturists and greenhouse hobbyists.
Among Left Coast Wholesale’s products are many
that can be utilized in an integrated pest management
program, including two OMRI approved pesticides:
Guard ’n Spray and Ecoworks EC.
Integrated Pest Management and Organic
Pesticides
Integrated pest management, or IPM, is the
practice of focusing on long-term prevention of pest
insects and/or pest insect damage by managing the
ecosystem. IPM programs take a multifaceted ap-
proach to pest insect control. One of the most im-
portant factors within an IPM program is what types
of insecticides and fungicides are used. Gardeners
who truly care about their own health and the envi-
ronment are turning away from harsh chemical in-
secticides and fungicides and are instead relying on
plant-based insecticides and fungicides.
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May 2019