The following are long descriptions for images on this site.
Scouting Plan Page: Scouting Map
Our Scouting Map example is a rather large image sized at 750px by 525px (pixels). It is displayed in a landscape format and is meant to represent an 8½" x 11" (inch) piece of paper. On this Map is the following (starting in the upper left):
- The document title:
- “Green Methods Scouting Map Example”
- Date and Name Field:
- This is for the date of inspection and the inspector’s name. For this example: 6/14/2005; Watson, B.
- There is also a small check box (upper-right) for the purpose of “marking” the whole document to indicate there are noted items on the map.
- A Map Key:
- Green triangle representing a “flagged” plant and a yellow square representing a yellow sticky trap.
- More Fields:
- Greenhouse name, Structure number (optional of course), and Crop: For this example: Pest-Free Gardens, #3, Bedding, respectively.
That makes up the top 15% of the document. What follows is a large rectangle representing a greenhouse. In the shape are additional rectangles which are meant to be greenhouse benches. The greenhouse shape is broken down into eleven (11) sections of 250 square feet each. There are two benches in each of these sections, with exception to section “K.” The latter is a long work-type bench located on the vent end/back-wall of the structure. This makes the bench count at twenty-three (23). Being that one section should be 250 square feet, the total size of this greenhouse is roughly 2750 square feet. There is one “flagged” plant and one sticky trap in each section. The sections are labeled A-K, the benches are labeled 01-22 (the work bench is not numbered). Each section has a small check box allowing it to be “marked” to refer to later. This indicates that area has some issue. Further markings can also be made to indicate where in a marked area pests were found, more specifically. Below the image are a number of fields looking for inputted data. The fields are as follows:
- Notes: Great the general notes. In this case the weather of the past week was commented on “Hot and Humid” and a general summary is given: “Things are lookin’ good.”
- Section Fields (A-K) and “Other.” The Other is marked in this case as outdoor locations right outside the structure.
- In this example sections D, H, K and Other are marked in red ink (versus blue used elsewhere) detailing the problems in those areas. Specifically: D = Possible powdery mildew; H = Mites found on bench 16; K = Gants found near potting table; Other Area = Grasshoppers noted in numbers outside the back end-wall of the structure.
- Another “Notes” field where details can be given regarding observations, corrective measures, and even things to do. In this example it was noted that “Aphidius” had been put out, that “Fallacis” and “nematodes” need to be ordered, and that Section D needs a copper-sulfate treatment.
The information can be extrapolated from this map and charted for future use. Next year solutions can be obtained earlier and the scout will have specific things to look for as known “suspects.”
Driving Instructions
The largest view image (described herein) is 760 pixels by 550 pixels. It is an area map showing our physical location in Nottingham, NH (New Hampshire) USA (United States of America). Nottingham is location in the southeastern part of the state. The map is oriented with north up. Vermont is to the West, Maine to the Northeast, Massachusetts is south.
Nottingham is in a position between Concord, Manchester, and Portsmouth. And is roughly a half-hour drive from each. We’re in north Nottingham and located off of Freeman Hall Road which is off of Route 4. Route 4 runs between Concord and Portsmouth. Other area towns include Dover, Durham, Exeter, Raymond, Rochester, and Northwood.
What follows are actual driving instructions:
- First make an appointment. Use our Contact Form to get in touch or call 603-942-8925.
- Now, begin at the Lee Traffic circle, which is the intersection of Routes 4 and 125.
- Head towards Concord, NH, traveling on Route 4 west.
- Travel west for about 4.5 miles.
- On your right you will see a large concrete building called “Custom Welding.”
- Roughly 300 yards beyond Custom Welding, on your LEFT, you will see a road called “Freeman Hall Road.”
- Exit Route 4 onto that road and drive almost exactly 1 mile, driving past “Patriots Lane” on the left, then going straight through the a four-way stop (Garland Road on your right, and Kennard Road on your left).
- Take your next left onto Priest Road.
- The Green Spot, Ltd., #93, is the second building on the left. Look for the sign.
